Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games July Rules Book And Media Guide

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1 Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games July Rules Book And Media Guide Revised: June 15, 2004 Published by: BC Games Society Suite Fort Street Victoria BC V8V 3K2 Phone: (250) Fax: (250) Website: Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 Phone: (604) Fax: (604) Website:

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3 As Premier of the Province of British Columbia, it is my pleasure to join with the BC Games Society and the residents of Abbotsford in extending a warm greeting to all the athletes, coaches, officials, organizers, sponsors, guests, and volunteers attending the 2004 BC Summer Games in Abbotsford. These Games give us all an opportunity to witness the successes of athletes who have worked long and hard to reach this level of competition. They highlight the importance of sports, exercise and discipline. They generate a lot of enthusiasm and excitement, and encourage others to want to follow in the footsteps of the participants, to set and reach goals for their future. I commend all of the athletes for their participation in the 2004 BC Summer Games. You deserve to feel proud of your accomplishments and I wish everyone the best of luck. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the donors and the volunteers for their contribution to the Games. This event would not be possible without your generous support. On behalf of the people and government of British Columbia, please accept my best wishes for an exciting and memorable event. Sincerely, Gordon Campbell Premier

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5 Table of Contents I. Goals of the BC Summer and BC Winter Games Purpose Objectives... 1 II. BC Games Zone Structure Zone Descriptions BC Games Zone Map... 3 III. Organization Host Community Organization Chart BC Games Society President and CEO BC Games Society Event Management Staff President of the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society Directors of the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society BC Summer Games Operations Manager Provincial Advisors Sport Chairs Zone Representatives... 7 IV. Location and Dates Location Dates... 8 V. Rules for Competition Sport Eligibility Eligibility of Competitors Degrees of Financial Support Athlete Registration Fee Transportation Accommodation Meals Coaches and Managers Chaperones Officials Entry Deadlines Substitution Replacement Teams (Team Sports) Wildcard System (Individual Sports) Protests VI. Awards Commemorative Items Medals Zone Medal Standings VII. Equipment Sports Equipment Uniforms Zone Colours Medical Equipment... 19

6 VIII. Official Ceremonies Opening Ceremony Closing Ceremony IX. Security Control X. Insurance XI. Interpretation and Amendments XII. BC Games Harassment Policy XIII. Sponsorship Policy for Markings on Team Uniforms and Team Sport Bags XIV. Sport Rules, Contacts and Previews Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Preview Archery Athletics Baseball Basketball Boys and Girls Cycling Diving Equestrian Field Hockey - Girls Golf Male & Female Lacrosse Modern Pentathlon Rhythmic Gymnastics Rugby Sailing Shooting Handgun CANCELLED Shooting Smallbore Soccer Boys and Girls Softball Boys and Girls Synchronized Swimming Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Beach Volleyball Indoor Boys and Girls Water Polo Water Skiing Wrestling XV. BC Games News Service News for All of BC The BC Games: Who, What, Where, Why, and When Services to BC Journalists Major Dates

7 I. Goals of the BC Summer and BC Winter Games The BC Summer and BC Winter Games is a project of the Province of British Columbia. 1. Purpose To provide an opportunity for the development of athletes (generally under 18), coaches and officials in preparation for higher levels of competition in a multisport event which promotes interest and participation in sport, individual achievement and community development. 2. Objectives To provide a multi-sport experience for athletes preparing for higher level Games. To promote athlete development programs in all regions of the province. Through a multi-sport games experience encourage and motivate athletes, coaches, and officials to attain a higher level of skill and competitive achievement. To organize competitive sport events which play an integral role in the BC athlete development system. To provide each hosting community with a legacy of experienced volunteers and facility improvements. To share the spirit of the Games with British Columbians of all regions of the province. To celebrate the community. To motivate British Columbians to achieve a higher level of fitness and physical well being through participation in amateur sports and physical activity. II. BC Games Zone Structure 1. Zone Descriptions In order to ensure that all BC Games will include participants from every part of the Province, as well as to motivate each Provincial Sport Organization to spread their efforts and interest throughout the Province, the Province has been divided into eight Zones. The boundaries of the BC Games Zones are described below: Zone 1 Kootenays (Zone Colour Yellow) Regional Districts of Central Kootenay, East Kootenay, Kootenay Boundary and Electoral Area A of Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, and including major 1

8 centres: Castlegar, Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Grand Forks, Kimberley, Nelson, Radium, Rossland, Trail. Population - 166,141 Zone 2 Thompson-Okanagan (Zone Colour Red) Regional Districts of Central Okanagan, Columbia-Shuswap (excluding Electoral Area A), North Okanagan, Okanagan-Similkameen, Thompson-Nicola, Electoral Areas A and B of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District, and including major centres: Armstrong, Ashcroft, Enderby, Kamloops, Kelowna, Lillooet, Merritt, Peachland, Penticton, Revelstoke, Salmon Arm, Summerland, Vernon, Westbank. Population - 491,911 Zone 3 Fraser Valley (Zone Colour Light Blue) Regional Districts of Central Fraser Valley, Dewdney Alouette, Fraser-Cheam, and including major centres Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, White Rock. Population - 1,172,719 Zone 4 Fraser River-Delta (Zone Colour Orange) The City of Burnaby, the District of Delta, the City of New Westminster, the City of Richmond. Population - 322,051 Zone 5 Vancouver-Squamish (Zone Colour Dark Green) The Regional Districts of Squamish-Lillooet (excluding Electoral Areas A and B), Sunshine Coast, Electoral Areas A, B, and C of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the Village of Lions Bay, the Corporations of the Districts of North and West Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver and the City of Vancouver. Population - 817,310 Zone 6 Vancouver Island-Central Coast (Zone Colour Light Green) The Regional Districts of Alberni-Clayoquot, Capital, Central Coast, Comox- Strathcona, Cowichan Valley, Mount Waddington, Nanaimo, Powell River, and including major centres Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Duncan, Esquimalt, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, North Cowichan, Oak Bay, Ocean Falls, Port Alberni, Port Hardy, Powell River, Saanich, Sayward, Sidney, Victoria. Population - 723,759 Zone 7 North West (Zone Colour Purple) The Regional Districts of Bulkley-Nechako, Kitimat-Stikine Region, and including major centres Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Houston, Kitimat, Masset, Port Clements, Prince Rupert, Smithers, Stewart, Terrace, Vanderhoof. Population - 118,620 Zone 8 Cariboo-North East (Zone Colour Dark Blue) The Regional Districts of Cariboo, Fraser-Fort George, Peace River-Liaird, and including major centres Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Hudson Hope, Prince George, Quesnel, Tumbler Ridge, Williams Lake. Population - 251,249. 2

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10 III. Organization 1. Host Community Organization Chart Accommodation Volunteers Accommodation Hospitality Dorm Captains Housekeeping Room Allocation Site Preparation Promotions Volunteers Internet News Service Photography Public Relations Souvenir Program Souvenir Sales Administration Volunteers Budget Control Environment Food Concessions Legal Services Risk Management Souvenir Controls Warehouse Protocol Volunteers Guest Registration Hosts Medals Receptions President Liaisons City School Board Regional District College/University Regional Multi -sport Centre Ceremonies Volunteers Entertainment Exhibits & Displays Marshalling Properties Communications Volunteers Electrical Power Equipment Switchboard Telephone Systems Food Services Volunteers Box Lunches Equipment Participant Meals Public Health Friends of the Games Volunteers Directorate Liaison Recognition CP/FP Recognition - FOG Recruitment Registration & Results Volunteers Computer Services Participant Accreditation Results Centre Volunteer Registration Security Volunteers Communication Liaison Mobile Patrol Special Events Sport Venues Traffic Control Special Events Volunteers Community Development Holding Area Participant Special Events Volunteer Appreciation Event Sport Volunteers Athletes with a Disability Equipment Facilities Venue Management Operations Manager Assists Directors Coordinate Requests Office Functions Miscellaneous Equipment Administrative Assistant Assist Directors Assist Sport Chairs Office Functions Office Assistants Assist Directors Assist Sport Chairs Medical Services Volunteers First Aid Medical Clinic Physio -therapy Transportation Volunteers Bus Guides Buses Courtesy Cars Luggage / Lost & Found Shuttle Bus 4

11 2. BC Games Society The Board of Directors of the BC Games Society: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Is committed to gender equity in the administration, policies, programs and activities of the society. Reviews, on an annual basis, overall BC Summer and BC Winter Games budgets, policies and rules, financial and operating reports. Reviews and approves all BC Summer and BC Winter Games contracts, including global corporate partner contracts, financial agreements with the Provincial Government, Host Communities, and television negotiations. Determines the Core and Optional sport criteria that is used to qualify sports for each BC Summer and BC Winter Games. Reviews the Host Community bid application procedure and designs criteria for site selection. (f) Assists incoming bid applications and prepares a short list based on the established criteria. In cooperation with the President and CEO, recommends to the Minister a final site selection. 3. President and CEO Kelly Mann, President and CEO of the BC Games Society, has the overall responsibility for the staging of BC Summer and BC Winter Games. He will work with the Host Community, the Provincial Government, and private industry in all aspects of administrative and financial operations of the BC Games. If in view of the President and CEO, decisions are being made that are not consistent with the overall standards of the BC Games, he will have the right to veto any such decisions and invoke whatever policy is necessary. 4. BC Games Society Event Management Staff Event Manager BC Summer Games Irene Schell works with BC Summer Games volunteers in: Administration, Communications, Friends of the Games, Medical Services, Protocol, Registration and Results, and Sport. She is also the staff liaison with the Northern BC Winter Games Society. Event Manager BC Summer Games Chris Trenholme works with BC Summer Games volunteers in: Accommodation, Ceremonies, Food Services, Promotions, Security, Special Events, and Transportation. He is also the staff liaison with the BC Seniors Games Society. Event Manager BC Winter Games Joe Stephenson works with BC Winter Games volunteers in: Accommodation, Administration, Food Services, Security, Special Events, Sport, and Transportation. He will also coordinate transportation to and from the Games for 5

12 all participants. He also works with the Host Community for the BC Disability Games. Event Manager BC Winter Games Byron Postle works with BC Winter Games volunteers in: Ceremonies, Communications, Friends of the Games, Medical, Promotions, Protocol, and Registration and Results. He also works with the Host Community for the BC Seniors Games. Event Manager Marketing and Communications Lia Macfarlane works in the area of Marketing and Communications which is responsible for the acquisition and servicing of Corporate Partners and overall promotion of the BC Games Society. She also works with the Host Community for the Northern BC Winter Games. 5. President of the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society Milt Walker has been elected President of the Board of Directors of the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society. The President s responsibilities include being in constant communication with the Games Operations Manager, the Directors of the Host Community Games Society, and the BC Games Society President and CEO. He is aware of all stages of planning being coordinated by the Directors and the Games staff. 6. Directors of the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society The 14 volunteer Directors will each be responsible for administering their particular area as outlined in the Organizational Chart. They will work in consultation with BC Games staff and the local Operations Manager, assisted by their sport and administrative committees and numerous volunteers. 7. BC Summer Games Operations Manager The Operations Manager, is hired on a full-time basis by the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society. Duties include being responsible for the local Games office and staff, communication of all information necessary for the Directors and their Chairs to host the sport events, and related services and social functions. The Operations Manager is responsible to the Board of Directors as well as to the President and CEO of the BC Games Society. Note: BC Games Society staff and Host Community Games Society staff, may not register to participate in the BC Summer Games. 8. Provincial Advisors Each Provincial Sport Organization has appointed an individual who has the authority to make binding decisions on behalf of the organization. It is the responsibility of the Provincial Advisor to: 6

13 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Confirm the age group, events, etc. for their sport in consultation with the BC Games Event Managers. Appoint and communicate regularly with an individual from Abbotsford to act as the local Sport Chair (see Section III-9). The Provincial Advisor will consult with, and assist, the Sport Chair regarding the technical organization and administration of the competition for his or her sport. Appoint and communicate regularly with the Zone Representatives in the BC Games zones to ensure that all zone qualifications are adequately publicized and that all individuals eligible to compete in a zone are made aware of the qualification date and location. Name and contact the predetermined number of officials or delegates who will attend the BC Summer Games. Appoint three individuals who will be present at the BC Summer Games to act as their Sport Jury. This Sport Jury will make decisions on any protests that might arise (see Section V-15(b)). Comply with the deadline dates outlined in the Critical Time Chart (sent under separate cover) including preparing and filing a Final Report with the BC Games Society office. Provincial Advisors may not register to compete in the BC Summer Games. (h) Liaise during the BC Games with volunteers at their Sport s accommodation site to assist in monitoring, and if necessary, disciplining individuals who disregard accommodation rules. 9. Sport Chairs Each Provincial Sport Organization and/or Provincial Advisor has appointed at least one person from Abbotsford who will act as the official channel for all decisions regarding the staging of that sport in Abbotsford. It is the responsibility of the Sport Chair to: (a) (b) (c) (d) Organize and be in charge of all aspects of the sport competitions in consultation with the Operations Manager, Director of Sport and BC Games Event Manager. Ensure that sufficient local officials, scorekeepers, etc. are available in Abbotsford during the Games. Consult and communicate on a regular basis with the Provincial Sport Organization and/or the Provincial Advisor. Comply with the deadline dates and attend several meetings as outlined in the Critical Time Chart (sent under separate cover) as well as prepare and file a Final Report with the BC Games Society office. (e) Sport Chairs may not register to compete in the BC Summer Games. 10. Zone Representatives The Zone Representative is appointed by the Provincial Advisor and has agreed to act as the contact person in their zone for their sport. Their responsibilities include: 7

14 (a) (b) (c) (d) IV. Organizing and publicizing the qualification to determine the individuals or teams who will represent their zone at the BC Summer Games, ensuring that all individuals eligible to compete in the zone are made aware of the qualification date and location. Consulting and communicating with the Provincial Advisor on any questions concerning eligibility of athletes or any other aspects of the zone qualification. Completing and returning the Registration Forms listing the athletes who will represent their zone at the BC Summer Games to the BC Games Society office before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 14, The registration procedures are outlined in Section V-11(b). Complying with the deadline dates outlined in the Critical Time Chart (sent under separate cover). Location and Dates 1. Location The 2004 BC Summer Games will take place in Abbotsford. 2. Dates The 2004 BC Summer Games will take place on July 15, 16, 17 and 18, The Opening Ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday, July 15 following a banquet for all athletes, coaches, managers, officials, and Sport Chairs. Competitions will begin on the morning of Friday, July 16 and will be completed by 12:00 noon on Sunday, July 18. Each Sport will compete for two and one-half days. A Closing Ceremony will take place during the afternoon of Sunday, July 18. V. Rules for Competition 1. Sport Eligibility The information contained here is a summary of the required criteria for inclusion in the BC Summer and BC Winter Games as either a Core or Optional Sport. Contact the BC Games Society at (250) for complete information or an application for inclusion in the BC Games. Groups eligible to apply for Core/Optional Sport Status in the BC Summer or BC Winter Games: are registered non-profit societies in good standing under the Society Act. demonstrate that the organization and its members are covered by insurance. And are: 8

15 Recognized Provincial Sport Organizations Organizations that receive Block Contribution and/or Athlete Assistance and/or Team BC funding from the Ministry Responsible for Sport. OR Organizations that are not a recognized Provincial Sport Organization (as defined above) but have full-medal status in one of the following: Canada Games Olympic or Paralympic Games Pan American Games Commonwealth Games All groups applying for Core or Optional Sport Status must meet the criteria described in Sections 1 and 2 below: Section 1 General Criteria: Sports included in the BC Summer or BC Winter Games must have significant (at least 50%) athlete representation at the BC Games, compared to their maximum allocation per zone, from at least 6 of the 8 BC Games zones (e.g. if a sport is allocated 6 athletes from each zone, they must have brought at least 3 athletes from 6 of the 8 zones). Sports may only be represented in one BC Games A sport may only be represented in one BC Games (either Summer or Winter). Exemptions for sports for athletes with a disability The applying organization will have met all Core or Optional Sport criteria with the following exemptions: Numbers of zones: the sport must bring participants from 4 of the 8 BC Games zones Representation: the sport must bring 50% of the total number of athletes allocated for the sport Priority is given to events/sports for athletes with a disability where no other Games opportunity in BC exists for this level of athlete. Section 2 Specific Core/Optional Sport Criteria: Core Sports: Meet all Athlete, Coaching and Officials Development criteria. Optional Sports: Meet Athlete Development criteria and either Coaching or Officials Development criteria. Athlete Development Criteria Athletes attending the BC Games are under 18 (exemptions considered where it is demonstrated that the older age group meets the criteria). Athletes attending the BC Games are preparing for higher levels of competition (e.g. National Championships, Canada Games and beyond). 9

16 The age range for BC Games athletes is set to allow all athletes eligible to progress from the BC Games to the next level of competition (ideally, the best young athletes in the sport, those who progress to that next level of competition and beyond, have been to a BC Games). Because the BC Summer and BC Winter Games occur bi-annually, athlete age ranges are set so that all athletes have the opportunity to have one BC Games experience before they move to the next highest level of competition, e.g. 2 year span. To best meet these criteria, athletes attend BC Games before they go anywhere else in their high performance career. It is the intention that the BC Games are the first multi-sport games experience, and the first step, for all BC athletes before they begin their high performance careers (before they make a Canada Games team or provincial team, and before they go beyond that to compete at the international level). It is the goal of the BC Games Society that all BC athletes who eventually go on to national and international levels first compete at a BC Games. Coaching Development Criteria By the 2004 BC Games, all BC Games coaches must be fully certified at NCCP Level 1 (or equivalent in NCCP Program) in the sport they are coaching at the BC Games and must also have completed Level 2 Theory (or equivalent in NCCP Program). Sports must demonstrate their commitment to coaching development throughout the province, the role the BC Games plays in coaching development for the sport, and that the BC Games are used as an opportunity to train, upgrade and/or mentor coaches. Coaches that participate in the BC Games are working toward coaching athletes at higher levels of competition. Sports that have both male and female athletes participating in the BC Games should have male and female representation in their coaching contingent that is proportionate to the number of male and female athletes participating in the Games. Officials Development Criteria Sports must demonstrate their commitment to officials development throughout the province, the role the BC Games plays in officials development for the sport, and that the BC Games are used as an opportunity to train, upgrade and mentor officials. Officials that participate in the BC Games are working toward officiating at higher levels of competition. Sports that have both male and female athletes participating in the BC Games should have male and female representation in their officiating contingent that is proportionate to the number of male and female athletes participating in the Games. 10

17 BC Games Core Sports for the 2004 BC Summer Games are: Archery, Athletics, Athletics Special O, Athletics Wheelchair, Baseball, Basketball Boys and Girls, Cycling, Diving, Field Hockey Girls, Lacrosse, Modern Pentathlon, Rugby Boys, Sailing, Soccer Boys and Girls, Softball Boys and Girls, Synchronized Swimming, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball Beach, Volleyball Boys and Girls, Water Polo, Water Skiing, Wrestling. BC Games Optional Sports for the 2004 BC Summer Games are: Athletics SportAbility, Cycling SportAbility, Cycling Visually Impaired, Equestrian, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rugby Girls, Shooting Handgun, Shooting Smallbore. The maximum number of athletes and coaches/managers per zone for each sport has been predetermined as outlined in Section XIV. 2. Eligibility of Competitors (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Provincial Sport Organizations choose the age group of athletes to attend the BC Games. Generally, they are under 18 and are athletes who have potential to move beyond local competition to higher-level competition. Due to the level or age of athletes, some Provincial Sport Organizations have restricted the eligibility of competitors beyond those outlined in this section. Please refer to Section XIV for specific information on each sport. Athletes or teams competing in the BC Games must be approved by their respective Provincial Sport Organization. The date for determining athlete ages for all events in a sport shall be July 15, 2004, unless otherwise specified by the Provincial Sport Organization in the sport-specific rules in Section XIV. The BC Summer Games shall be open to individuals whose permanent residence has been the Province of BC for at least three months immediately prior to the BC Games. Athletes who live and attend school outside the Province of BC, but who train in BC, are not eligible to compete in these Games. Each athlete, coach and manager shall compete only for the zone in which they make their permanent residence. Exception: Students attending school on a full-time basis in a zone other than that of their permanent residence may compete for that zone with the written permission of the BC Games Event Manager. Any other exception must also have the approval of the BC Games Event Manager. Each athlete, coach, and manager may participate in only one sport at the BC Games. 3. Degrees of Financial Support All sports competing in the BC Games will receive equal recognition in the areas of: -Publicity -Medals 11

18 -Commemorative items -Provision of sport facilities for competition -Inclusion in the official Ceremonies and other social events organized by the Host Community. In addition to the above, all sports in the BC Games will be provided with transportation, accommodation, and meals for a predetermined number of athletes, coaches, managers and officials. 4. Athlete Registration Fee A registration fee of $50.00 for each athlete will be assessed for the BC Games. The registration fee is waived for coaches, managers, chaperones, and officials. Sixty days prior to the registration deadline, the BC Games Society will invoice each Provincial Sport Organization for their total athlete allotment (i.e. if your sport is allowed a maximum of 100 athletes, they will receive an invoice for 100 x $50 or $5000). Registration fees are due from the PSO on the registration deadline day. A refund will be forwarded from the BC Games Society within 30 days of the Games completion to the PSO for athletes who do not attend. It is the responsibility of the PSO to collect registration fees from athletes. 5. Transportation Chartered bus or air transportation will be arranged from zone pick up points for arrival in Abbotsford on Thursday, July 15. Charters will depart from Abbotsford in the afternoon and evening of Sunday, July 18. Alcohol consumption and smoking are NOT permitted on BC Games transportation. Bus drivers have the authority to remove any passengers from BC Games transportation who do not comply with these regulations. The time and location of departures will be sent to all participants after June 14, 2004 when all registrations have been received and processed. No cash equivalents will be issued for alternative modes of transportation. Teams/groups wishing to travel to and from the BC Games from one location must indicate their city of preference in the space provided on the registration form. If this option is selected, individual participants are responsible for their transportation to/from the pick up/drop off location. Coaches are responsible to discuss the implications of team travel with the parents of their athletes. Example: Teams/groups requesting team travel from Kelowna (where team/group members are coming from Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, etc.) means that those people outside the Kelowna area will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Kelowna. All information mailed from the BC Games Society will indicate travel arrangements to and from Kelowna. 6. Accommodation (a) All participants under 19 years of age residing outside of School District No. 34 are required to stay in BC Games accommodation. All athletes under 19 years must be properly chaperoned. See section on Chaperones (V-9). (b) Athletes 19 years and over and those residing in School District No. 34 have the option of staying in BC Games accommodation or securing 12

19 alternate accommodation at their own expense. Athletes who elect to provide their own accommodation will be responsible for: (i) the cost of alternate accommodation, (ii) supplying their own breakfasts and dinners, and (iii) providing their own transportation while at the BC Games. The accommodation choice of every athlete must be indicated on the BC Games Registration Form (see Section V11(b) for Registration Deadline). Those choosing BC Games accommodation are expected to stay in for the duration of the Games and will be removed from competition should they not fulfill their commitment. (c) (d) (e) Athletes with a disability and their support personnel have the option of staying in BC Games accommodation or securing other accommodation at their own expense as outlined in paragraph (b) above. Athletes with a disability and their support personnel, who choose alternate accommodation at their own expense, will still have access to breakfasts and dinners in the BC Games cafeteria(s) at no cost. Coaches and managers who accompany teams or individual athletes under 19 years of age are required to stay with them in BC Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. Coaches and managers of teams or individual athletes 19 years of age and over are given an accommodation option as outlined in paragraph (b) above. Officials for each sport who are 19 years and over have the option of staying in BC Games accommodation (for three nights) or securing alternate accommodation at their own expense. If officials choose to stay in alternate accommodation they will be provided with BC Games meals and transportation. Officials who are under 19 must stay in BC Games accommodation and must have an adult stay with them in a supervisory capacity. (f) Note: Some sports may require all participants to take BC Games transportation and/or stay in BC Games accommodation (see sport-specific rules in Section XIV). 7. Meals Breakfasts and dinners will be served for the athletes, coaches, managers, and chaperones staying in BC Games accommodation. Meal times and locations will be outlined upon arrival at the BC Summer Games. Meals for officials will be arranged as per Section V-6(e). Lunches will be delivered to the competition site for all athletes, coaches, managers, officials, and chaperones. 8. Coaches and Managers Duties: In addition to the regular coaching and managerial duties, coaches and managers are expected to travel with their athletes on BC Games transportation and stay with them in BC Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. 9. Chaperones (a) Chaperones may only be added to the zone team complement when: (i) the coach and manager (Role Code C or M) are of the opposite gender as the athletes. For example, a male coach and a male 13

20 manager are attending the BC Games with a female team; if none of the members of the team are over the age of 19, then a female chaperone must be added, where permitted by sport-specific rules (see Section XIV). (ii) if a team or zone is made up of athletes under the age of 19 and the sport rules allow for only one coach, then a chaperone must be added to accompany those athletes not chaperoned by the coach. For example, if the coach is female, then a male chaperone must be added. (b) Chaperones must be a minimum of 19 years of age. (c) Duties of the Chaperone: Chaperones must also reside in BC Games accommodation with their zone in a supervisory capacity. They are also expected to travel to and from the BC Games with their zone athletes. 10. Officials The head official is that individual responsible for the judging of an event and who has the power to render a decision for the duration of the contest. In accordance with the BC Games Society policy, no officials will be paid a fee by the BC Games for their services. Transportation, accommodation, and meals will be provided for a predetermined number of officials or delegates for each sport as outlined in sport-specific rules in section XIV. These individuals will be named and contacted by the Provincial Advisor before June 14, Delegates may be registered on the list of officials as long as the maximum number of officials allocated for the sport (see section XIV) is not exceeded. A delegate is an individual such as a Zone Representative or Provincial Sport Organization President who has been actively involved in the administration and organization of their sport s involvement in the BC Summer Games. The Provincial Advisor must ensure that the officials (referees, umpires, etc.) have been appointed before naming any individual as a delegate. Individuals registered as officials who are under 19 are required to stay in Games accommodation and are required to have an adult stay with them in a supervisory capacity. 11. Entry Deadlines (a) (b) Zone Qualifications: Consult the Zone Representatives for local qualification dates. Check early for respective deadlines with the Provincial Sport Organization. Zone qualification dates are determined by each sport. See section XIV for sport-specific rules. Registration of Games Athletes: The BC Summer Games Registration deadline of Monday, June 14, 2004, must be strictly adhered to. The official registration forms will be mailed in January to the Zone Representatives listed for each sport (or the Provincial Advisor if no Zone Representatives are listed) and must be used by each sport to list the names, addresses, etc. of all athletes, coaches, managers, and substitutes from each zone. The Zone Representative should ensure the forms are complete and mail the registration forms to the BC Games Society immediately after the zone 14

21 qualification event do not wait until June 14, 2004 to complete forms if athletes have qualified prior to the deadline. The BC Games Society will mail a Guide to the Games containing information regarding transportation, accommodation, check-in and accreditation, ceremonies, etc. directly to each individual registered. (c) Registration of Officials: The Provincial Advisor will be sent the Registration Forms to list the predetermined number of officials for their sport. The forms should be sent directly to the BC Games Society in Victoria so they are received by June 14, (d) Accreditation Centre: The Accreditation Centre location will be determined by the Host Community and the BC Games Society. Individuals should check in at the Accreditation Centre as soon as they arrive. No one will be allowed to obtain another participant s accreditation information. All participants in the BC Summer Games must personally check-in at the Accreditation Centre by 7:00 p.m. on Thursday of Games weekend. No one will be accredited to participate in the BC Summer Games after that time. For further details on the location of the Accreditation Centre and all rules governing registration, please contact the BC Games Event Manager. 12. Substitution (a) Competitors: The list of competitors, substitutes and their events must be designated on the registration forms. Substitution for competitors may be made at the time of Accreditation in Abbotsford, only if the substitute has been previously listed as a substitute on the registration form by June 14, Under no circumstances will an athlete be allowed to substitute at the time of accreditation if their name does not appear as a properly registered substitute on the registration form. (b) Coaches, Managers, Officials, and Chaperones: Coaches, managers, and officials may be substituted for those previously submitted, upon accreditation in the Host Community. The total number of coaches and managers may not exceed the number stated in sport-specific rules (see section XIV). 13. Replacement Teams (Team Sports) When one or two of the eight zones are missing representation from a team sport (as defined below), it is possible for that sport to register one replacement team from the Host Zone to round out the competition. In such circumstances, the following conditions will apply: (a) (b) (c) Team sports are defined as those whose entire zone complement is involved in a single team, competing against other zones, and where there are no individual events as a part of the BC Games tournament. The replacement team athletes and coaches must be fully eligible as outlined in Section V-2 of the Rules and the sport-specific rules in section XIV. The replacement team must be comprised of athletes and coaches who competed in the zone qualifications. 15

22 (d) (e) All replacement teams must be approved by the Provincial Advisor and the BC Games Event Manager. The replacement team must be registered on BC Games registration forms and submitted to the BC Games Society office within six (6) working days of the Registration Entry Deadline (see Section V-11(b)). (f) Replacement teams will only be accepted from the host zone. 14. Wildcard System (Individual Sports) The Wildcard System for individual sports was introduced for the following reasons: To allow Provincial Sport Organizations to bring a few extra top athletes who would otherwise not qualify from their zones. To maintain the established BC Games gender balance for each sport. To maintain the commitment to province-wide sport development on a zoneby-zone basis. The number of wildcards for each sport will be determined as follows: Generally the total number of athletes for each individual sport will be divided by 9. Each zone will be allocated the same number of athletes. Where the division described above results in a fraction, the Provincial Sport Organization Provincial Advisor and BC Games will determine the number of spots allocated as wildcards. (i.e. 70/9= Each zone could be allocated 7 spots leaving 14 wildcard spots or each sport could be allocated 8 spots leaving 6 wildcard spots). Where a zone does not fill all of its allocated spots, those unfilled spots cannot be converted to wildcard spots. Athletes are required to compete for the zone they live in (with exceptions noted in section V(2)). The male/female split for wildcard spots will reflect the male/female split in the total allocation of athletes for the sport. (i.e. if the sport has a 70/30 split of females/males in their total allocation of athletes for the Games the wildcards should be allocated 70% to females and 30% to males). See Section XIV for sport-specific rules. 15. Protests (a) Sport Chair: Team lists are available at sport venues through the Sport Chair. Any protests concerning eligibility of players must be directed in writing to the Sport Chair prior to the commencement of the game or event in question. The BC Summer Games Jury will have the final decision concerning eligibility protests. All official protests must be concisely written, prepared in duplicate, and one copy presented to the BC Summer Games Sport Chair immediately after the head official has signed the official Results Sheet. The second copy of 16

23 the protest must be forwarded to the Games Results Centre. The time and date must appear on the protest. Protests should only be presented and signed by the coach or manager. (b) Sport Jury: Once a protest is deposited, the Jury appointed for the sport shall meet and render a decision. This Sport Jury shall be made up of at least three officials who have been appointed by the Provincial Advisor of the Sport Organization concerned (not to include athletes, coaches or managers). The decision of the Sport Jury must be made within one hour of the original protest. One copy of the decision of the Sport Jury is to be posted at the competition site and one must be forwarded to the Games Results Centre. The time, date, and signature of the Sport Jury must appear on the decision. Only those individuals designated as officials for their sport are eligible to serve on the Sport Jury. The three individuals appointed to the Sport Jury do not receive transportation, accommodation, and meals in addition to the number of officials allocated to each sport. (c) BC Summer Games Jury: The decision of the Sport Jury may be appealed within one hour after the posting of the decision by the Sport Jury. In this case, a written appeal signed by the coach or manager, will be presented to the BC Summer Games Jury. This Jury shall be made up of three of the following: Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society Director for Sport, the Games Operations Manager, an Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society Director, the BC Summer Games Event Manager, and one member of the Sport Jury. The decision of the BC Summer Games Jury will be posted at the competition site of the sport concerned and also at the Games Results Centre. The decision of the BC Summer Games Jury will be final. It is not the purpose or intent of the BC Summer Games Jury to alter decisions made by the official in charge during a game or individual event. The BC Summer Games Jury becomes involved in protests concerning eligibility of a player or players, changes in schedule, etc. VI. Awards 1. Commemorative Items The Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society will present each athlete, coach, manager, and official with a specially designed commemorative item attesting to their participation in the BC Summer Games. 2. Medals Gold, Silver and Bronze medals specially cast for these BC Summer Games will be awarded to each individual and/or official member of a team having competed and placed in an event at the BC Summer Games as follows (unless otherwise specified in sport-specific rules see Section XIV): When there are four or more competitors or teams, Bronze, Silver and Gold medals will be awarded. 17

24 When there are three competitors or teams, Silver and Gold medals will be awarded. When there are two competitors or teams only a Gold medal will be awarded. Medals will be presented in the following order: Bronze Medal Third Place Silver Medal Second Place Gold Medal First Place 3. Zone Medal Standings Zone medal standings will be tabulated and published by the BC Games Society on the BC Games website at VII. Equipment 1. Sports Equipment All equipment used during the BC Games must meet the specifications of the governing Provincial Sport Organization. Individuals and/or teams must supply their own practice balls or equipment. 2. Uniforms Uniforms are the responsibility of each individual or team. All athletes must be properly attired for their sport. Cut-off jeans, etc., will not be acceptable during competition or medal presentations. Sport Organizations may not have sponsor logos on uniforms, clothing and/or pinnies that conflict with the BC Games Society Corporate Partners. The BC Games Society logo may be used on the item only if sponsor logos are not included and only as specified by the BC Games Society. All uniforms with logos or markings require prior approval of the BC Summer Games Event Manager. 3. Zone Colours Colours have been established for each zone for purposes of identification in various matters. These colours are not compulsory for uniforms if the individuals or teams have others they wish to use or if the sport is played in whites. It would be appreciated if each Sport would attempt to incorporate their zone colour in some manner to help identify their competitors. It would also be acceptable for individuals or teams to display their city or town affiliation. Zone Colour Designations: Zone 1 Yellow (Kootenays) Zone 2 Red (Thompson-Okanagan) Zone 3 Light Blue (Fraser Valley) Zone 4 Orange (Fraser River-Delta) Zone 5 Dark Green (Vancouver-Squamish) 18

25 Zone 6 Light Green (Vancouver Island-Central Coast) Zone 7 Purple (North West) Zone 8 Dark Blue (Cariboo-North East) 4. Medical Equipment Each individual or team is to supply their own basic training and medical supplies such as tape, elastic wraps, cold packs, etc. There will be fully qualified first-aid personnel at each sport location to treat any injuries sustained during competition. VIII. Official Ceremonies 1. Opening Ceremony The official Opening Ceremony will be held in the early evening of Thursday, July 15 for all sports competing in the BC Summer Games. A Welcoming Banquet for all athletes, coaches, managers, and designated officials will precede the Opening Ceremony. All competitors, coaches, managers, officials, and chaperones are expected to attend and must register at the Accreditation Centre before 2:30 p.m. on July 15 in order to receive accreditation badges, information regarding their competition, and information on the Opening Ceremony. Athletes should plan to wear their uniform or competition outfit for the Parade of Athletes at the Opening Ceremony. 2. Closing Ceremony An official Closing Ceremony will be held in the early afternoon of Sunday, July 18. IX. Security Control All accommodation, sport, and Games sites will be security controlled for the protection of participants, for the duration of the BC Summer Games. Exemplary conduct is expected of all participants and any behaviour thought to be contrary to the spirit of the BC Games or any violation of curfew regulations, as outlined in the Guide to the Games, will result in appropriate disciplinary action. Any damages to a BC Games venue due to the actions of a participant(s) will result in disciplinary action and/or financial restitution by the participant(s) involved and/or their Provincial Sport Organization. During the Games, any athlete, coach, manager, chaperone, or official found to be under the influence of, or in possession of, drugs or alcohol, will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Abuse of any BC Games rules by participants in any sport may result in suspension of that sport from future BC Games. 19

26 X. Insurance As a condition of entry into, or volunteering at, the BC Summer Games, it must be understood that the participants and volunteers enter entirely at their own risk, and will not hold the BC Games Society, the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society, the BC Government and the BC Games Society staff, their agents and volunteer workers responsible for injury, loss or damage occurring during the 2004 BC Summer Games. The Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Society, the Government of BC and the BC Games Society do not assume responsibility for loss of wages, medical, dental or hospital care for athletes, coaches, managers, chaperones, officials, or volunteers during the 2004 BC Summer Games. XI. Interpretation and Amendments The interpretation of the rules, principles, responsibilities, and procedures laid down in this BC Summer Games Rules Book and the amendment to the whole or any of its parts, shall be the responsibility and prerogative of the BC Games Society and the President and CEO. XII. BC Games Harassment Policy There will be no tolerance of harassment by the BC Games Society. The BC Games Society is committed to providing a sport, work, and volunteer environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to participate and work in an environment which promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. The BC Games Society has a harassment policy which all participants are expected to abide by. A copy of this can be obtained from the BC Games Society office. XIII. Sponsorship Policy for Markings on Team Uniforms and Team Sport Bags Specifications for Team Uniforms: A maximum of two (2) supporters that do not conflict with the BC Games Corporate Partners, are allowed per uniform. The size of the supplier s name or trademark logo must not exceed 60cm 2. The combined total of all uniform supporters names or trademarks must not exceed 120cm 2 per uniform. Specifications for Team Sport Bags: A maximum of two (2) supporters that do not conflict with the BC Games Corporate Partners, are allowed per sport bag. The size of the supplier s name or trademark logo must not exceed 200cm 2. The combined total of all supporters names or trademarks must not exceed 400cm 2 per sport bag. 20

27 The BC Games Society reserves the right to approve all sponsorship markings prior to participation at the Games. All rules are subject to change without notice. 21

28 XIV. Sport Rules, Contacts and Previews Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games Preview The Culmination of Development The Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games, July 15-18, will feature younger and better athletes than ever in the history of the BC Summer Games. The change is significant, even from the 2000 BC Summer Games in Victoria, which had a record number of athletes under the age of 18 (average age of athletes was 19) and the 2002 BC Summer Games in Nanaimo where the average age of athletes was 16. It is anticipated that the average age for athletes at the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games will be 14½. The rise in the skill levels of the athletes is also striking. While eligibility restrictions kept many of the better athletes away from the 2000 and 2002 BC Summer Games, all sports have now removed restrictions; therefore, Abbotsford will see the best young athletes in all sports, before they move on to higher levels of competition. It is the vision of the BC Games Society that all BC athletes who go on to compete in Olympic and Canada Games first attended the BC Games. The inclusion of younger, better athletes in the BC Games makes this a greater likelihood. By offering them the preparation that only a multi-sport games can provide, the BC Summer Games is an integral step in the development of athletes across the province, said Tony Fiala, Co-Chair of the BC Games Society. Despite the fact that full compliance with the younger, tighter age ranges set out in the BC Games Core/Optional Sport criteria was not required until the 2004 BC Games, many sports made changes in this direction beginning in And we are already seeing the results. Forty-three percent of the 2002 U-19 Provincial Field Lacrosse team members are BC Summer Games alumni. After only two years in the BC Games, triathalon (debuted in 2000) has already seen BC Games medallists represent Canada at the ITU Triathlon World Championships. At the 2003 Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards many of the nominees and award recipients were BC Games alumni. Of the five nominees in the Male High School Athlete category, two had attended the BC Games and a third, the recipient of this award, had tried out but did not qualify due to consistent tough competition for places on the BC Games zone teams (in Athletics). All five of the nominees in the Female High School Athlete category had competed in the BC Summer Games. Eight of the 18 Junior High School nominees had participated in the BC Games and in the University and College Athlete categories two of the three finalists in each category had been to a BC Games. Through the Core/Optional Sport Application process, sports had to demonstrate that they use the BC Games as an integral part of their athlete development in order to be included in the 2004 BC Summer or BC Winter Games. And their ability to deliver has an impact on their participation in future Games sports will be evaluated after the 2004 BC Games to determine if they will be included in But many sports went beyond just meeting the requirements of the Core/Optional Sport Application criteria, and rose to the challenge of the vision of the BC Games Society. For these sports, the BC Summer Games are now a direct stepping stone, and even a qualifying event, for higher levels of competition. For example, in Soccer the BC Summer 22

29 Games will be a vital step in the development of the U14 Provincial Team. Every player participating will have the opportunity to display his or her talent and be assessed by the coaches who are searching for players to help form the British Columbia U14 Provincial Teams enroute to the 2005 National All Star Championships. The development of officials and coaches through the BC Games was another criteria within the Core/Optional Sport Application process. In 2004, more than ever before, we will see higher qualified coaches at the Games as well as more training and development opportunities for both coaches and officials. Some sports (e.g. Volleyball and Field Hockey) are surpassing the minimum certification established by the BC Games Society (NCCP Level 1 Certification and Level 2 Theory). Some sports are also appointing coaches for the Games earlier, not only to foster coaching development, but to enhance the development of their athletes. Softball for example, will be selecting zone coaches this summer so that they can hold tryouts for their zone all-star teams over the summer and fall. Once teams are in place, the coaches will hold indoor camps throughout the winter in preparation for the BC Summer Games in The training their athletes get as part of a club team will augment the training they get as part of the all-star zone team. For many sports, the BC Summer Games are an additional opportunity for coach education and training. And some sports (e.g. Triathlon and Sailing), will bring new and less experienced coaches to the Games in order to provide them with a multi-sport games experience, practical coaching experience, and the opportunity to work along side, or be mentored by, more experienced coaches. Athletes will come from all corners of the province to participate in Abbotsford next summer. We take the BC in our name seriously and, as a result, require that sports field teams/athletes from six of the eight zones in order to maintain their status in the BC Games says Kelly Mann, President and CEO of the BC Games Society. Allocations of athletes not filled by that zone are not given to other more populated or highly contested zones but remain unfilled, encouraging sports to focus on regional development. An example is Rugby. With the inclusion of girls rugby for the first time in 2004, the BC Rugby Union is using the BC Summer Games as a catalyst to develop girls rugby throughout the province making the goal of bringing at least six zone teams a top priority. New sports to watch at the 2004 BC Summer Games in Abbotsford are Golf (14-15 years old boys and girls), Rhythmic Gymnastics (10-12 year olds), in Cycling athletes with a disability will compete, and the girls will be joining the boys at the BC Summer Games for the first time in Rugby (Under 17 year old girls). Media Contact Irene Schell, Event Manager, BC Games Society, (250) , irenes@bcgames.org, 23

30 Archery Age years old as of first day of the Games July 15, 2004, or 15 years of age as of January 1, Venue Fraser Valley Archers Field (at Abbotsford International Airport) Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) Whites or zone colours must be worn at the competition by all competitors. Archers must be members of the BC Archery Association to compete in the trials and in the BC Games. The final balancing of teams shall be done by the Archery Provincial Advisor for the BC Summer Games. Events and Categories Three-day event. Two Canadian 900 rounds over two days. The third day is an elimination round with the top four contenders in each category shooting for medals. Male and female in the following: Barebow, Compound and Recurve. Match play uses the standard format with a 122 cm target at 45m. Semi-finals - medal matches each at 12 arrows. Finals shoot 3 arrow ends in 2 minutes; both athletes shoot together. FITA equipment failure rule will apply for match play. Medals: Medals will be awarded in each category for the cumulative total for day one and two, as well as for the elimination match play round on day three. Zone Team Composition Maximum of 6 competitors per zone (no more than 4 of one gender) Wildcards In addition to the allocation per zone, 12 wildcard spots (no more than 8 of one gender) will be available to a maximum of 60 competitors for the sport. Wildcard spots to be determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor. Coaches/Managers and Chaperones 24

31 Two coaches per zone, one of each gender. Coaching and Chaperoning The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified at NCCP Level I and have Level 2 Theory. Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific Chaperone requirements.) Deadlines.. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the Rules and following sections on Zone information.) Zone selection to be completed and entry lists submitted to the Provincial Advisor by June 11, BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years who may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 10 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Susan Lemke Res: (604) Starr Road Fax: (604) Abbotsford BC V4X 2P5 susan@universalrope.com 25

32 Sport Chair Billie Graham Res: (604) Sandyhill Cres. Abbotsford BC V3G 1H9 Assistant Sport Chair Simon Lau Res: (604) Avenue Aldergrove BC V3W 1T4 Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Vladimir Kopecky Res: (250) Kimbrook Crescent Fax: (250) Kimberley BC V1A 3A7 vkopecky@cyberlink.bc.ca Zone 2 Val Canham Res: (250) Cooper Road Grand Forks BC V0H 1H4 vcanham@telus.net Zone 3 Gary Hornsberger Res: (604) Laval Street Coquitlam BC V3K 6N2 gmhorns@shaw.ca Zone 4 Paul Mackwood Res: (604) Columbia Street New Westminster BC V3M 1A8 mackmill@axion.net Zone 5 Hugh MacDonald Res: (604) West Broadway Avenue Vancouver BC V6R 2B6 hibmacdo@hotmail.com Zone 6 Tracy Klat Res: (250) Walnut Street Victoria BC V8R 1Y7 tklat@islandnet.com Zone 7 Wanda Carlton Res: (250) Box 384 Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0 wcarlton@uniserve.com 26

33 Zone 8 Flo Stern Res: (250) Buckhorn Lake Road Fax: (250) Prince George BC V2N 6B4 27

34 Archery Preview: Starting Them Younger The age group for the 2004 BC Summer Games in Abbotsford (14-15 year olds) is the youngest and narrowest we have had in the BC Summer Games. And this group of athletes is the youngest we have at the beginning of their competitive careers. These athletes will be getting their first taste of the big picture for competitive archery. The change in the requirements for the BC Games has led us to change the role the BC Summer Games has in our athlete development model. We are now looking at much younger athletes. The BC Summer Games will now be focused on athlete identification with the stresses of travel and routine disruption and coping skills being introduced at an earlier stage in an athlete s competitive career. These athletes could very well be looking at not having competed at any other major event, with the possible exception of the Provincial Junior Championships. Then they will have the opportunity to go beyond to higher levels of competition. Our sport is unique in the fact that we compete for the duration of the Games. We start at 9:30 or 10:00 am on each of the three days and except for a lunch break we shoot until 3:00 or 3:30 in the afternoon, unlike sports where the athletes may actually only be on the competitive field for 2 hours or a portion of the event time. The BC Summer Games event is 2 days of competition and then a 1/2 day of eliminations. Zones to Watch In general Zones 3, 6, and 8 are very strong. They have a wide base of junior shooters and a good support system. Zones 4, 5 and 7 will hopefully see some improvement in the next year. Qualifying Events Each zone sets it s own qualifying events, usually in association with a larger event. For example Zone 3 quite often hosts their trials with the Mountain Festival 900. Whereas Zones 7 and 8 hold trials specifically for the BC Summer Games. BC Games Alumni Brittany McMillan (2002) - Premier s Athlete Achievement Award, Silver Medal 2003 Canada Winter Games, Sophie Roberts (2002) - Silver Medal Ladies Recruve Team Event, 2003 Canada Winter Games, Avery Murray, Silver Medal Ladies Recurve Team and Ladies Individual Event 2003 Canada Winter Games. John Gibson (2000) National Target Champion, Lana Graham and Stuart Millar (1997) went on to attend the World Junior Championships. Susan Lemke (1980) (Port Moody) has twice shot in the top half at the World Championships, 1997 and Greg Durward (1996, 1997, 1998) (Salt Spring Island) shot for Canada at the worlds in Level 4 coach Doug Soar (1997) (Penticton) was one of Canada s coaches at the 1997 World Target Competition. Media Contacts Zone 1-Vladimir Kopecky (250) ; Zone 2-Dennis Mrokwia (250) ; Zone 3-Gary Hornsberger (604) ; Zone 4-Paul Mack (604) ; Zone 5-Hugh Macdonald (604) ; Zone 6-Greg Durward (250) ; Zone 7-Wanda Carlton (250) ; Zone 8-Flo Stern (250)

35 Athletics Age BC Athletics Born in 1989 and SportAbility Athletes years of age as of July 15, Special Olympics Minimum age is 13 years as of July 15, Wheelchair Athletics years of age as of July 15, Venue Rotary Stadium Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) BC Athletics All participants in the zone trials and the BC Games event must be registered members of BC Athletics. Check with the Provincial Advisor for details. SportAbility Athletes Athletes must meet sport classifications and qualifying standards as determined by SportAbility/CP Sport Association of BC. Athletes must be in good standing with the SportAbility/CP Sport Association of BC. Athletes must be certified by PSO prior to the Games. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Athletics. Special Olympics Athletes must be registered with BC Special Olympics Society prior to the selection deadline. All athletes must have participated in a provincially sanctioned Special Olympics event in Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Athletics. Wheelchair Athletics Athletes must meet sport classifications and qualifying standards as determined by BC Wheelchair Sports Association. Athletes must be in good standing with BC Wheelchair Sports Association. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Athletics. 29

36 Events and Categories BC Athletics: Girls: 100 m 80 m Hurdles* 200 m 300 m Hurdles** 400 m High Jump 800 m Long Jump 1500 m Triple Jump 3000 m Pole Vault 1500 m Race Walk Shot Put (3 kg) 1500 m Steeplechase Discus (1 kg) 4x100 m Relay Javelin (600 g) 4x400 m Relay Hammer (3 kg) Pentathlon will take place over two consecutive days, in this order: 80 m hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, 800 m. * 80 m hurdles: 8 hurdles at.762 m (30 ), distance to first hurdle is 12 m, distance between hurdles is 8 m, distance to finish is 12 m. ** 300 m hurdles: 7 hurdles at.762 m (30 ), distance to first hurdle is 50 m, distance between hurdles is 35 m, distance to finish is 40 m. Boys: 100 m 100 m Hurdles* 200 m 300 m Hurdles** 400 m High Jump 800 m Long Jump 1500 m Triple Jump 3000 m Pole Vault 1500 m Race Walk Shot Put (4 kg) 1500 m Steeplechase Discus (1 kg) 4x100 m Relay Javelin (600 g) 4x400 m Relay Hammer (4 kg) Pentathlon will take place over two consecutive days, in this order: 100 m hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, 800 m. * 100 m hurdles: 10 hurdles at.840 m (33 ), distance to first hurdle is 13 m, distance between hurdles is 8.5 m, distance to finish is 10.5 m. ** 300 m hurdles: 7 hurdles at.762 m (30 ), distance to first hurdle is 50 m, distance between hurdles is 35 m, distance to finish is 40 m. SportAbility Athletes: Shot Put: (Ambulatory) Discus: (Ambulatory) Javelin: (Ambulatory) Track: 100 m (Ambulatory and Wheelchair) 200 m (Ambulatory and Wheelchair) 400 m (Ambulatory and Wheelchair) 30

37 800 m (Wheelchair) 1500 m (Wheelchair) Special Olympics: Wheelchair Athletics: Divisions: 100 m Long Jump 200 m Shot Put 400 m Mixed 4x100 m Relay 800 m T51, T52, T53, T54 Men and Women Events: 100 m 800 m 200 m 1500 m 400 m 5000 m Categories: T51 / T52 Men all events T51 / T52 Women all events T53 / T54 Women all events T53 Men 100 m, 200 m, 400 m T54 Men 100 m, 200 m, 400 m T53 / T54 Men 800 m, 1500 m, 5000 m Integrated Relay: 4 x 100 m BC Athletics athletes (one male and one female) and two athletes from Special Olympics, SportAbility and/or BC Wheelchair Sports. Equipment Maximum spike length is 7mm for the track and 9mm for the jumping runways and javelin. SportAbility Athletes helmets must be worn for all wheelchair track events. Medals Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in all events for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place. Zone Team Composition BC Athletics Maximum of 30 competitors per zone, 15 male and 15 female; three athletes for sprint events (100m and 200m), two athletes for all other events except one athlete only for race walk, steeplechase, pole vault, and hammer. One relay team per zone per relay event. Each athlete may compete in 3 events plus one relay. Athletes competing in the pentathlon may compete in that event only plus one relay. SportAbility Athletes Maximum 16 athletes. Special Olympics Maximum 16 athletes. Wheelchair Athletics Maximum 20 athletes (no more than 14 of one gender). 31

38 Wildcards BC Athletics In addition to the allocation per zone, 48 wildcard spots (24 male and 24 female) will be available to a maximum of 288 competitors for the sport. Wildcard spots to be determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor. Wildcards will be used to fill up the events. Coaches/Managers and Chaperones BC Athletics - 2 coaches/managers plus 2 chaperones (1 male and 1 female) per zone. SportAbility Athletes 1 coach and 2 assistant coaches/managers. Special Olympics 1 coach and 3 assistant coaches/managers (at least one of each gender). Wheelchair Athletics 1 coach and 3 assistant coaches/managers. Coaching BC Athletics - all coaches must be fully certified NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Theory. Special Olympics all coaches must be NCCP Level 1 CSO certified and have Level 2 Theory. SportAbility Athletes all coaches must be fully certified NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Theory. Wheelchair Athletics all coaches must be fully certified NCCP Level 1 Wheelchair, and have Level 2 Theory and Wheelchair Hybrid course. Please note that the roles of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific Chaperone requirements.) Deadlines.. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the Rules and following sections on Zone information.) BC Athletics states that all zone meets will be held no later than June 1, A minimal fee will be charged at the zone qualifying meets. SportAbility Athletes Athletes must submit a qualifying time/distance before June 1, 2004 to the Provincial Advisor. Special Olympics All selections will be determined by BC Special Olympics no later than June 14, Wheelchair Athletics Athletes must submit a qualifying time/distance before June 11, 2004 to BC Wheelchair Sports Association, in care of the Provincial Advisor. 32

39 BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) BC Athletics - Zone Representatives must submit their registration forms to the Provincial Advisor prior to June 6, Accommodation BC Athletics requires all BC Athletics participants to stay in BC Games accommodation, including host zone participants. Athletes are required to be part of the BC Summer Games team from their arrival on Thursday until the end of the Games on Sunday. SportAbility Athletes, Special Olympics and Wheelchair Athletics - Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years who may choose to reside in BC Games accommodation or book local accommodation. If they choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation, and they are not eligible for BC Games internal transportation. BC Games will provide 3 meals per day as per the sports bus and meal schedule. All Disciplines - Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation, and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 34 officials. Allocation of officials will be 27 to BC Athletics, 2 to SportAbility, 2 to Special Olympics Athletics, and 3 to Wheelchair Athletics. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Diana Hollefreund Res: (250) Rutli Meadows Bus: (250) Victoria BC V8Y 1X7 Fax: (250) victrack@islandnet.com Assistant Provincial Advisor Shirley Young Res: (604) Street Surrey BC V3W 1B4 33

40 Sport Chairs Gerry Swan Res: (604) Sugarpine Street Fax: (604) Abbotsford BC V2T 3M7 Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Dan Horan Res: (250) Carnation Drive Trail BC V1R 2W4 dhoran@telus.net Zone 2 Heather Baptie Res: (250) Mission Springs Drive Kelowna BC V1W 3M1 baptie@shaw.ca Zone 3 Brad Wallbank Res: (604) A Avenue Fax: (604) Maple Ridge BC V2W 1X8 zone3athletics@hotmail.com Zone 4 Kathy Terlicher Res: (604) Wellington Avenue Fax: (604) Vancouver BC V5R 4Y2 kdterlicher@shaw.ca Zone 5 Dawn Copping Res: (604) Byron Road Fax: (604) North Vancouver BC V7H 1L9 dcopping@telus.net Zone 6 Tom Dingle Res: (250) Marshall Road Sidney BC V8L 1J4 tdingle@uvic.ca Zone 7 Joe Galvin Res: (250) Box 142 Telkwa BC V0J 2X0 jgalvin@sd54.bc.ca Zone 8 Bill Masich Res: (250) Connaught Drive Fax: (250) Prince George BC V2L 3X5 bmasich@telus.net 34

41 ATHLETICS - SPORTABILITY Provincial Sport Organization Advisor: Maxine Clark Res: (604) A 136 Street Bus: (604) Surrey BC V3X 1H3 Fax: (604) a7b29040@telus.net ATHLETICS SPECIAL OLYMPICS Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Gregg Jennens Bus: (604) East Hastings Fax: (604) Burnaby BC V5C 2H6 gjennens@bcso.bc.ca ATHLETICS WHEELCHAIR Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Gail Hamamoto Doré Bus: (604) West Broadway Avenue Fax: (604) Vancouver BC V6H 4A9 gail@bcwheelchairsports.com Assistant Provincial Advisor Brad Skeats Res: (604) West 12 Avenue Vancouver BC V6K 2N2 bradcs74@yahoo.com 35

42 Athletics Preview: BC Team to the National Legion Camp and Juvenile Championships The BC Games serve as a preview of the athletes likely to attend the Royal Canadian Legion Camp and National Juvenile (16-17) Championships the following year. In 2003, 70% of the BC juvenile team are expected to be Nanaimo 2002 BC Summer Games alumni. The BC Games are for the top 14 and 15 year old athletes from each zone and have been, since the Summer Games began in In addition, about 75% of our national team members from BC are alumni of the BC Summer Games, with recent alumni competing in the 2000 Canada Games, the 2001 World Championships, and the 2003 Western Canada Summer Games. BC Games Alumni Olympic BC Games Alumni include Leah Pells (1978, 1979) (Coquitlam) 1992, 1996, 2000 Olympian; and Zack Whitmarsh (1991 and 1992) (Victoria) who competed in 2000 Olympics and holds the Canadian Junior record in the 800 metres. Alumni with hopes for the next Olympics include Dylan Armstrong (throws) and Shane Niemi (400 metres) both from Kamloops. Many officials and coaches get their first exposure to the multi-sport experience while at the BC Summer Games. Many alumni of the recent Victoria 2000 and Nanaimo 2002 BC Summer Games worked as officials at the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton and they will all be officiating at the2002 Senior National Championships and 2004 Canadian Olympic Trials in Victoria. BC qualifies more athletes to national teams per capita than any other province thanks to BC Athletics Junior Development Program and to the high quality of coaching and officiating in this province. Zone Qualifying Meets Qualifying meets will take place in May and June, 2003 at competitions organized by each zone rep. Generally, young athletes are introduced to athletics at school and then move on to local club programs for more competition and increased training opportunities. They run in fun cross-country and track events throughout elementary school and become more competitive in junior high school where the BC High School Championships are the goal of every athlete. Many school athletes compete for local track clubs and combine their training with other sports such as soccer, volleyball, triathlon, and cycling. Media Contact Diana Hollefreund, Vice-Chair BC Athletics, (250) victrack@islandnet.com 36

43 Athletics SportAbility Previw From BC Games to National Championships We will be sending 16 athletes. Athletes will be years of age. As part of SportAbility s athlete development model, athletes must attend the BC Summer Games in order to qualify for Nationals. Since the BC Games have both athletes that are able-bodied and disabled it provides a venue for athletes to be exposed to not only a high level of competition but also raises awareness that sports are accessible and beneficial for everyone. The BC Summer Games will be a chance for some of our athletes to showcase their talents and prepare for major competitions in the future. Athletics is unique in that athletes with a disability are competitive in a variety of able-bodied sports. Many of our athletes will be trying to qualify for the Paralympics in the future. We expect BC athletes to make up a substantial contingent of the Paralympic Canadian Athletics Team. Athletes to Watch Two upcoming athletes we feel show great potential for the future and who will be attending the 2004 BC Summer Games are R.J. Daniels and Julia Leavitt. R.J. (18 years old) competes in wheelchair track events and Julia is an ambulatory track and field athlete, she is 15 years old. Qualifying events include the BC Disability Games and the Dogwood Track Meet in Victoria. Canadian Athletics Nationals will be the next major event after the BC Games. Media Contact Maxine Clark, Technical Coordinator, SportAbility, (604) , maxclark@telus.net Terrie Moore, Executive Director, SportAbility, (604) , sportability@telus.net sportinfo@telus.net, 37

44 Athletics Special Olympics Preview: BC Games to Canada Games Special Olympics is a world-wide program providing sports training and competition for people with a mental disability. Canadian Special Olympics is recognized by Sport Canada as the main provider of these services to people who have a mental disability. BC Special Olympics was incorporated in 1980 and now joins over a million athletes from over 170 countries throughout the world. The BC Summer Games are an integral component of the BC Special Olympics Athlete Development Model as they act as one of the main qualifying events for future National and International Competitions including the Canada Games. Many of the athletes that you will have the opportunity to see in Abbotsford will be competing for spots on the BC Special Olympics Training Team for the 2007 Western Canada Summer Games and potentially the 2009 Canada Summer Games. The 2004 BC Summer Games are just one of the hurdles in the long qualification process for this prestigious honor and will undoubtley showcase some of the best young talent Special Olympics has to offer. Athletes Traditionally athletes from Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 5 and Zone 6 have been right at the top of the medal podium at the BC Summer Games, a tradition that is not expected to change in Abbotsford. Coaches Led by some of BC Special Olympics most experienced coaches the BC Summer Games are used as a stepping stone for coaches wishing to move onto higher levels of competition including Western Canada Summer Games, Canada Games and International competitions. The BC Summer Games are an excellent mentoring opportunity for some keen and enthusiastic coaches that will surely put on a show in Abbottsford. Media Contact Gregg Jennens, BC Special Olympics, (604) , Toll Free (888) , Fax (604) , gjennens@bcso.bc.ca, 38

45 Wheelchair Athletics Preview: BC Games and the Road to the Paralympics BC athletes are quickly gaining on their Quebec and Ontario counterparts in national competition, and the BC Games are the reason why. At Canada s biggest international meet, the Toronto Challenge, serving also as the national championships, BC raised eyebrows by fielding 12 competitors, a team size comparable to only Quebec and Ontario. The sport of Wheelchair Athletics has experienced tremendous growth over the past five years. BC Wheelchair Sports is supporting this growth through initiatives such as the Have a Go events for beginners at rehab centres, by offering a unique racing chair loan program, and sending athletes to the BC Summer Games. The BC Summer Games are the most prestigious competition for all our athletes before they qualify for the Western Canada Summer Games or Canada Games, and then on to the Paralympics. said Gail Hamamoto Dore, BCWSA provincial advisor to the BC Games. The BC athletes also have a great opportunity to develop their racing talents through the annual WC Race Series a 10 event series of road and track events. Athletes have the opportunity to participate in events such as the Vancouver Sun Run 10km and the Dogwood Track Meet in Victoria.. Athletes and Coaches to Watch BC Games athletes are usually in their second or third year of racing, and have demonstrated talent in the BC Wheelchair Race Series. Athletes to watch from the 2003 season include Matt Pregent (Vancouver, Zone 5), Gene Wey, (Victoria, Zone 6), Randy Freiheit (Kelowna, Zone 2), and Dave Calver (Kamloops, Zone 2). The Vancouver Island-Central Coast (Zone 6) Team will be strong due in part to the work of coach Peter Lawless (Victoria, Zone 6). Peter coached at the 2000 and 2002 BC Summer Games and at the 2001 Canada Games. The Thompson-Okanagan (Zone 2) Team is one to watch at the 2004 BC Summer Games. Alumni Most top BC athletes are BC Games alumni. They include: Kelly Smith (1997, 1998) (Vancouver), 10 th in the marathon 2000 Sydney Paralympics and 5 th in the 2003 Boston Marathon; Karen March (2000, 2002) (Mill Bay), top eight finishes at the IPC World Championships; Kiran Aujlay (2000, 2002) (Vancouver) 2001 Canada Games Silver Medalist, 2002 WC Race Series Champion. Media Contacts Gail Hamamoto Dore, BCWSA BC Games advisor, (604) (ext 2), gail@bcwheelchairsports.com Judy Joseph, BCWSA media liaison, mobile (604) , sportsreports@shaw.ca 39

46 Baseball Age Under years old as of December 31, Venue Exhibition Park/Delair Park Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) Teams must be members of Baseball BC or a member association. A minimal entry fee may be charged at the zone selections. Events and Categories Tournament draw to be made by the Baseball BC Summer Games Committee with approval of Baseball BC. Zone Team Composition 16 competitors per zone. In addition to the team, Baseball BC stipulates that a maximum of 10 names may be submitted as substitutes from within their zone. Coaches, Managers and Chaperones 2 coaches and 1 manager per zone. Individual Participation One team per zone. Coaching The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Technical by June 1, Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific Chaperone requirements.) Deadlines.. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the rules and following sections on zone information.) 40

47 BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 22 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Rob Arnold Bus: (604) West Broadway Avenue Fax: (604) Vancouver BC V6H 4A9 rob.arnold@baseball.bc.ca Sport Chair Lorne Fuller Res: (604) Eton Cres. Bus: (604) Abbotsford BC V2S 4W4 Fax: (604) ld-fuller@shaw.ca Assistant Sport Chair Richard Newton Bus: (604) Lynn Avenue Abbotsford BC V2S 1C7 worksafely1@telus.net Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Rick Brown Res: (250) PO Box 305 Bus: (250) Trail BC V1R 2G2 Fax: (250) ricbrown@look.ca 41

48 Zone 2 Bill Featherstone Res: (250) Phillips Road Fax: (250) Vernon BC V1B 3H6 wffinancial@shaw.ca Zone 3 Mike Kelly Res: (604) A Avenue Bus: (604) Surrey BC V3S 8B5 Fax: (604) mike@ndbluejays.com Zone 4 Randy Allen Res: (604) Groat Avenue Bus: (604) Richmond BC V7E 5E3 Fax: (604) dr.randallan@shaw.ca Zone 5 Andrew Grant Res: (604) c/o PCI Group Bus: (604) West Georgia Fax: (604) Vancouver BC V6E 2Y3 andrewpci@aol.com Zone 6 Dave Wallace Res: (250) Terrien Way Bus: (250) Parksville BC V9P 1S2 Fax: (250) dgw.jeandersonandassociates@shaw.ca Zone 7 Roger Harris Res: (250) City Centre Bus: (250) Kitimat BC V8C 1T6 Fax: (250) Roger.Harris.MLA@leg.bc.ca Zone 8 Ken Wood Res: (250) Alexander Cres Fax: (250) Prince George BC V2N 1J7 kenneth_wood@telus.net 42

49 Baseball Preview: Preview of the Provincial Selects U-17 Team. The BC Games baseball tournament is a preview of many of the players that will appear on the 2005 Provincial Selects team. Early maturing athletes may already be taking part in the 2004 Provincial Selects Camp but most will be at the BC Summer Games. For example, 11 out of the 18 players on the 2001 Canada Games team were BC Summer Games alumni, and 14 of the current 28 invites to the 2003 Selects Camp were at the 2002 BC Summer Games. This is a great opportunity to see the best Under 16 players from each zone, said Selects head coach Bill Green (Vancouver). Athletes to Watch The strongest zones are Fraser Valley (Zone 3), and Vancouver Island-Central Coast (Zone 6), with the largest baseball-playing populations. Alumni In addition to the Canada Games and Selects alumni above, BC Summer Games alumni are prominent in the following (number of BC Games Alumni vs total number of BC Players): National Youth Teams since 2000: 8 of 27 30% 2003 College Players: 50 of % 2003 Independent Players: 2 of 4 50% 2003 Minor Leaguers: 7 of 18 39% 2003 Major Leaguers: 2 of 7 29% Athlete development Players begin playing baseball at five years of age. They participate on a recreational basis for a number of years before entering into tournament-play at local and provincial levels. Competitive tournament play generally begins at age ten. Aspiring athletes compete for spots on local teams that challenge for provincial titles that are stepping stones to Western Canada, Regional and National tournaments. The BC Games represents the entry level for athletes into the Baseball BC High Performance program. These athletes are evaluated at the BC Summer Games for Baseball BC s elite programs such as the BC Selects. This team competes in the Baseball Canada Cup on an annual basis. Our team has captured the National title six of the last eight years. As the above statistics note, many of these athletes go on to represent Canada on National teams. As well, talented BC athletes find themselves advancing to the ranks of professional baseball. Media Contact: Rob Arnold, Executive Director, Baseball BC, (604) , rob.arnold@baseball.bc.ca, 43

50 Basketball Boys and Girls Age Under 14 Under 14 as of January 1, Venue Mennonite Education Institute Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) Competitors must be members of Basketball BC. Events and Categories Tournament format to be determined by Basketball BC Summer Games Committee. Equipment Size #6 basketball will be used for all girls games. Size #7 basketball will be used for all boys games. Zone Team Composition 10 male competitors per zone and 10 female competitors per zone. Coaches, Managers and Chaperones 1 coach and 1 assistant coach/manager per zone team. For girls teams at least one must be female. Individual Participation One boys team and one girls team per zone. Coaching The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Theory. Please note that the roles of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the rules for specific chaperone requirements.) 44

51 Deadlines. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the rules and following sections on zone information.) Zone selection to be determined by Basketball BC. BC Games Entry Deadline Registration forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the rules.) Accommodation Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 18 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Ross Tomlinson Res: (604) Triangle Road Bus: (604) Richmond BC V6W 1B1 Fax: (604) rtomlinson@basketball.bc.ca Sport Chair Barry Stewart Res: (604) Chelsea Avenue Fax: (604) Abbotsford BC V2S 1R8 Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 8 Contact Provincial Sport Organization Advisor 45

52 Basketball Preview Identification for Future National Championships BC Games are the introduction of elite basketball programs for Basketball BC. Players are identified for future National Championship and Centre for Performance opportunities through competition at the BC Summer Games. Seventeen out of 24 players on the BC U17 team were alumni from the 2000 BC Summer Games (U16). BC Games has played a similar role in basketball for years, but as Basketball BC has expanded its elite programs to younger levels, it has lowered the BC Games age to help identify talent for our youngest provincial team. Athletes and Teams to Watch Most players will come from Steve Nash Youth Basketball programs around the province. Players are not ranked at this age as they will be in their last year of elementary school or first year of high school, and have not yet played in Basketball BC provincial team programs or high school championships. Alumni Steve Nash, Levon Kendall, Breanne Watson Athlete Development Players start as young as six years old in Steve Nash Youth Basketball, practising or playing one to three times a week for an hour. By grade eight, athletes are practising three to four times per week during the season, plus games. Media Contact: Ross Tomlinson, Basketball BC Provincial Advisor, (604) , hoopsbc@basketball.bc.ca 46

53 Cycling Age Cycling BC - males and females years as of December 31, BC Blind Sports - males and females years as of December 31, 2004 (both athletes and pilots) SportAbility males and females years as of December 31, Venue Downes Bowl/Blueridge Road/Townshipline Road Eligibility Requirements Cycling BC (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) All competitors and coaches must be members of Cycling BC or hold a CCA racing licence by June 14, Zone reps and/or coaches will be required to present a valid cycling licence for each of their athletes at the BC Games on July 15, Please note: Cycling BC has One-Event licences available for $20 for those who do not hold a cycling licence. BC Blind Sports Athletes must be members of the BC Blind Sports Association. Athletes and pilots may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Cycling; exemptions require approval of both BC Blind Sports and the BC Games Society. SportAbility Athletes must be a member of SportAbility Cerebral Palsy Sport Association of BC. Athlete classification must be verified by the PSO prior to the Games. Athletes may not attend more than two BC Games to compete in Cycling. Events and Categories Cycling BC Road Race: Off-Road Cross Country: 20 km - Females 40 km Males 1 hour (15 16 year olds) 47

54 Time Trial: BC Blind Sports Tandem Road Race: Time Trial (optional): Composed of all Cycling BC zone team members, plus a tandem for each team. (Note: there is no longer backfilling of incomplete zones with riders from other zones.) 25 km Up to 10 km SportAbility Road Race: Time Trail: 10 km 5 km Equipment All equipment must meet the parameters and specifications outlined in the UCI and Canadian Cycling Association Rule Books. Competitors should note, mountain bikes fitted with road slicks may be used in the Road Race events of the Games. Gear restrictions do not apply for the BC Games. Medals Bronze, Silver and Gold medals will be awarded for each event and each category. Zone Team Composition Cycling BC - Maximum of 6 competitors per zone (3 males and 3 females). BC Blind Sports 12 athletes and 12 pilots for 12 tandems. Pilots do not pay Athlete Registration Fees. SportAbility 6 athletes. Wildcards Cycling BC: In addition to the allocation per zone, 8 wildcard spots (4 male and 4 female) will be available to a maximum of 56 competitors for the sport. Wildcard spots to be determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor. Wildcard spots do not apply to Visually Impaired cyclists or SportAbility cyclists. Coaches/Managers and Chaperones Cycling BC - One coach and one manager (one of each gender) per zone. BC Blind Sports 2 coaches and 2 assistant coaches/managers (no more than 3 of one gender). SportAbility 1 coach and 2 assistant coaches/managers. 48

55 Coaching The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified at NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Theory. Please note the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific chaperone requirements.) Deadlines. Cycling BC All zones must complete zone qualification events by May 31, All zones must submit registration forms to the Provincial Sport Organization by June 7, BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 8 officials from Cycling BC, 2 officials from BC Blind Sports, and 2 officials from SportAbility. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Allan Prazky Bus: (604) West Broadway Avenue Fax: (604) Vancouver BC V6H 4A9 technical@cycling.bc.ca Sport Chair Peg Wenting Res: (604) Mt. Lehman Road Bus: (604) Abbotsford BC V4X 2N2 Fax: (604) wentcyc@telus.net 49

56 Assistant Sport Chair Norm MacLeod Res: (604) PO Box 3532 Mission BC V2V 4L1 Zone Sport Representatives Zones 1, 2, 4, 7 Contact Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Zone 3 Bryan Moffatt Res: (604) Walton Avenue Cell: (604) Coquitlam BC V3B 2W3 brynuts@hotmail.com Zone 5 Peter Bant Res: (604) Eagle Harbour Road Bus: (604) West Vancouver BC V7W 1P4 pbant@shaw.ca Zone 6 Steve Lund Res: (250) Joyce Place Victoria BC V9C 2G6 coach@intenationalcyclingcoaches.com Zone 8 Pat Ferris Res: (250) Street Bus: (250) Fort St. John BC V1J 3K4 Fax: (250) blizzard@ocol.com CYCLING SPORTABILITY Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Terrie Moore Bus: (604) A 136 Street Fax: (604) Surrey BC V3X 1H3 sportability@telus.net CYCLING VISUALLY IMPAIRED Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Mike Lonergan Res: (604) Kingsway Fax: (604) Burnaby BC V5H 4V7 mike@bcblindsports.bc.ca 50

57 Cycling Preview: The New Bridge from School League to BC Team The 2004 BC Summer Games feature a new age group in Cycling, 15 and 16 year old racers (Cadet). Previously, juniors, seniors, and masters athletes attended the BC Games. This new age group will feature the best athletes from the BC High School Leagues, and up-and-coming racers looking to increase their skills, fitness and exposure. A Canadian phenomenon unique to BC, the High School Leagues have more than 1500 registered high school racers, aged Cycling is the first new sport added as an official high school championship in BC since snowboarding in Cycling BC hopes to use the BC Summer Games, together with the Sprockids/PacificSport High School Camp each fall, to develop high schoolaged athletes to compete in the Cadet and Junior categories of the BC Cup Series, and further, to the Junior Provincial Team. We want to take advantage of the high number of kids interested in cycling, and build on that excitement for the future, ensuring our place atop the podium. said Allan Prazsky, provincial coach and provincial advisor for Cycling to the BC Games. Cycling in BC is enjoying a boom recently. Contributing to this excitement are the two Provincial BC Cup Championship Series, catering to Road and Mountain Bike racers of all levels, together with newly developed Learn To Race Clinics, aimed at entry level cyclists of all ages looking to get their feet wet in competition. Two-time World Cross-Country Champion Roland Green hails from Victoria, with the majority of the National Cycling Team coming from BC. Cycling is a partner at two of the PacificSport Centres, Victoria and Abbotsford, established to further support up-and-coming racers in many facets of training. Games Alumni Until recently, BC Games included masters and conflicted with several provincial team programs, so few top-level athletes attended unless they went at the very beginning of their cycling careers. These include Brian Walton, (Delta, Zone 4) 1996 Olympic Silver medalist; Melanie McQuade 1993 (Victoria, Zone 6) national team; Ryder Hesjedah 1995 (Victoria); Ivana and Kiara Bisaro 1995,1996,(Zone 6) and Roland Green, two-time World Cross- Country Champion. Media Contact: Allan Praszky, Technical Director, Cycling BC, (604) , technical@cycling.bc.ca, 51

58 Cycling Visually Impaired Preview: Tandem Cycling At Its Best The BC Summer Games are an important platform for competitive tandem cycling. Athletes will come from many areas of the province to participate in this premier event for blind athletes. Although tandem cycling has its own road race and time trial, athletes will also compete in a collective relay race that allows integration not only between able bodied and athletes with a disability but also involves the many separate cycling disciplines. The BC Summer Games is an important addition to other competitive tandem cycling events. Participants go on to compete in other provincial, national and international events, including the Paralympics. Media Contact Mike Lonergan, BC Blind Sports, ( , mike@bcblindsports.bc.ca SportAbility Cycling Preview: Starting at the BC Games For the first time in the history of the BC Summer Games, cycling for athletes with a physical disability from SportAbility (Cerebral Palsy Association of BC) will be included. Cycling for athletes with a disability differs very little from able-bodied cycling. Cyclists with a disability are governed by the same rules as able-bodied cyclists; all must hold valid UCI licences. The only difference would occur with the type of cycle used. Some athletes with disabilities do not have sufficient balance for a two-wheeled cycle, so they would use a tri-cycle. Cyclists will come from all over the province to compete. Northern BC (Zone 7 and 8) and Vancouver Island (Zone 6) have the most proficient cyclists. Two athletes to watch are Paul Jalbert of Prince George (Zone 8) and Ryan Arbuckle of Victoria (Zone 6). Paul has been cycling for a number of years but with the recent addition of the tricycle has been improving his times greatly. Ryan is a young up and coming star; his goal is the Paralympics. He plans to take 2004 off from school and focus totally on training. The BC Summer Games is a qualifying cycling event for cyclists with a disability to compete in Canadian Cycling Association Nationals. Media Contact Maxine Clark, SportAbility, (604) , maxclark@telus.net 52

59 Diving Age years as of December 31, Venue Matsqui Recreation Centre Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) Divers must be registered with CADA (Canadian Amateur Diving Association) or BCSSA (British Columbia Summer Swimming Association) and be eligible for the next Canada Games. The top 3 athletes at Age-Group Nationals in 2003 are not eligible to compete in the same category or group at the BC Games. Athletes that have attended the Canada Games are not eligible to compete at the BC Games. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Diving. Events and Categories 1 and 3 meter springboards. Categories C and B group divers. Womens 1 metre springboard 6 dives without limit (must cover 5 groups) Womens 3 metre springboard 6 dives without limit (must cover 5 groups) Mens 1 metre springboard 6 dives without limit (must cover 5 groups) Mens 3 metre springboard 6 dives without limit (must cover 5 groups) Zone Team Composition Maximum of 6 competitors per zone (no more than 4 of one gender). Wildcards In addition to the allocation per zone, 12 wildcard spots (no more than 8 of one gender) will be available to a maximum of 60 competitors for the sport. Wildcard spots to be determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor. Coaches/Manager and Chaperones 1 coach and 1 assistant coach/manager per zone will be allowed to a total of 16. Chaperones will be added where necessary in consultation with the Provincial Sport Organization. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific chaperone requirements.) Individual Participation Each diver may compete in both the 1 metre and 3 metre events. 53

60 Coaching The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Theory. Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific chaperone requirements). Deadlines. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the Rules and following sections on Zone information.) Zone qualification events to be completed by June 7, Zone qualification events must use the same rules regarding categories and events. BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation All competitors must stay in BC Games accommodation, regardless of where they live. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 10 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Bev Boys Res: (604) Dogwood Drive Bus: (604) Surrey BC V4A 3K5 Fax: (604) bboys@telus.net Sport Chair Cathie Melrose Res: (604) Albion Way Delta BC V4E 1J1 cmelrose@wcb.bc.ca 54

61 Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Helga Logan Res: (250) Box 691 Maryville BC V0B 1Z0 llogan@cyberlink.bc.ca Zone 2 Steve Power Res: (250) Chetwynd Drive Bus: (250) Kamloops BC V2H 1L7 spower@urban-systems.com Zone 3 Marg Connors Res: (604) Avenue Fax: (604) Surrey BC V4A 2G6 hightech@telus.net Zone 4 Pat Impellezzere Res: (604) Albion Way Delta BC V4E 1J1 c.melrose@wcb.bc.ca Zone 4 Assistant Nadine Prygiel Res: (604) Avenue Fax: (604) Delta BC V4C 5S8 prygiel@telus.net Zone 5 Allan Hungerschafer Res: (604) No. 5 Road Richmond BC V7A 4T9 Zone 6 Trevor Palmatier Bus: (250) Elk Lake Road Fax: (250) Victoria BC V8Z 5M1 Zone 6 Assistant Lisa Boog Bus: (250) Elk Lake Road Fax: (250) Victoria BC V8Z 5M1 Zone 7 Calvin Grave Res: (250) th Avenue Bus: (250) Prince Rupert BC BC V8J 2M9 Fax: (250)

62 Zone 8 Laura Steele Res: (250) St. Patrick Avenue Fax: (250) Prince George BC V2N 4C7 laura@labattz.com 56

63 Diving Preview: Future Stars in the Making For Dive BC, the BC Summer Games is considered the best stepping-stone for its young athletes to the Canada Games level of competition. The BC Summer Games provides each diving athlete with an opportunity to compete at a higher level and experience what a multi-sport games is all about requisite for achievement at the Canada Games, Pan Am Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games levels. The next major event for our BC Games diving athletes will be the 2005 Canada Summer Games. The 2004 BC Summer Games competition is significant for our athletes because it gives them a Games experience and helps them to focus and get excited about the prospect of making the Canada Games team. Divers at the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games will be 12 to 15 years of age. In order to compete, athletes must perform six dives. Competition includes the 1-metre and 3-metre springboards. Athletes to Watch Zone 6 will have several athletes to watch for including Nikki Westra-Luney, and Wega-desk Gourp-Paul, all of Victoria. From Zones 3, 4, and 5, look for Hayley Roeselund and Kelsey German from Langely, Alana Prygiel, Ashley Empelezare, and Bailey Gao from Delta, Keri Ruchko and Khea Stevens from White Rock, Aina Elil from Vancouver, and Stuart Malcolm from West Vancouver. From Zone 8, look for athletes Stephanie Guillaume and Jenna Watkins from Prince George. BC Games Alumni Some of the past and current stars of diving in our province have competed or served as coaches, managers, or officials in previous BC Summer Games. These include: Teri York, 1972 and 1976 Olympian; Tony Revitt, Commonwealth Games Team member; Shannon Sullivan, National Team member; Paige and Megan Gordon, 1992 Olympians; and current World Champion, Blythe Hartley. Background Diving is unique in that it involves many aspects of different sports: acrobatics, dance and grace elements, strength, technical expertise, and mental prowess that only years of training, competition, and experience can perfect. Training involves hundreds of hours of exercises in the form of stretching, jumping, running, fitness, weight training, trampoline work with a spotting belt, and actual diving off all levels of boards. The best divers are found to have started at approximately five to eight years of age. Media Contact Bev Boys, Executive Director, Dive BC, (604) , bboys@telus.net, 57

64 Equestrian Age , 16, and 17 years as of January 1, Venue Exhibition Park Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) Competitors must reside in the zone for which they are competing. They must compete with the same horse as they qualified on during the BC Summer Games qualifying shows. Riders must be members in good standing of Horse Council BC and must have proof of membership. Competitors and horses who have placed individually, or as a team, 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, or 4 th in national or international competitions in 2003 or 2004 are not eligible to compete in that discipline at the BC Summer Games. Dressage: Dressage rider/horse combinations who have competed at the medium 2 level or second level test 4 or above at a national competition are not eligible to compete at the BC Summer Games in Dressage. Jumpers: Rider/horse combinations who have placed individually or as a team 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, or 4 th in jumping in a national competition in 2003 or 2004 in a class with specifications of 4 feet or over are not eligible to compete in jumping at the BC Summer Games. Reiners: Rider/horse combinations cannot have been named in the top four of the Top Ten as designated by Reining Canada. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Equestrian. Events and Categories All events open to both male and female riders on equal terms. Current Equine Canada Rules apply to Dressage and Jumper Divisions. National Reining Horse Association Rules apply to the Reining Division. Declaration Forms are available from zone representatives, Provincial Coordinators, Horse Council BC, or qualifying competitions and must be carefully read, completed, signed and returned to your zone representative. Dressage: 1. First Level Test 1 20m x 60m 2. First Level Test 2 20m x 60m 3. First Level Freestyle 20m x 60m 58

65 Reining: 1. Youth Reining NRHA Pattern TBA 2. Youth Reining NRHA Pattern TBA 3. Youth Reining NRHA Pattern TBA Jumper Division: 1. Jumper Table (AM5) Height 3 6. Spreads to 4 0, jump off to Mini-Prix. Table A first round heights to 3 6, spreads to 4, subsequent round and jump-off heights to 3 6 spread to 4 3. (Can be a second Table A (AM5) as a qualifier). 3. Power and Speed Table A. heights to 3 6, spreads to 4 0. Equipment Stabling and Feed: Feed and hay for horses is the responsibility of the competitors. Stabling is provided free of charge by the BC Games for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights only. Check out time is 4:00 pm on Sunday. For more information, contact your Sport Chair. Bedding provided. Tack and Attire: Competitors must have the appropriate tack and numbers on their horses at all times when being worked and/or ridden and must be in appropriate attire when on the show grounds and in stable areas. Properly worn and fitted ASTM/SE1 helmets must be worn by competitors whenever mounted where called for in competition requirements. Transportation: Application for mileage, and ferry (when applicable), reimbursement must be made to the BC Games Society not later than 2 weeks following the Games. Where possible there must be a minimum of 2 horses per vehicle. For further details contact your Provincial Advisor. Medals In addition to individual Medals in all divisions, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to the zone team, with the highest aggregate medal count. A zone team shall consist of 2 Dressage, 2 Reiners, and 2 Jumpers. Medals will only be awarded to competitors who competed in all events in their division. Competitors must be present at medal ceremonies and appropriately attired in order to receive their medal. Zone Team Composition 6 athletes per zone (no more than 5 of one gender). Wildcards In addition to the allocation per zone, 8 wildcard spots (no more than 6 of one gender) will be available to a maximum of 56 competitors for the sport. Wildcard spots to be determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor. Coaches and Managers 1 coach and 2 assistant coaches/managers per zone (no more than 2 of one gender). 59

66 Individual Participation Competitors may enter only one division at the BC Summer Games, but may enter any division during the Selection Trials. Coaching and Chaperoning Competitors wishing to bring a personal coach must do so entirely at their own expense. No accommodation or food will be provided by the BC Games. The Provincial Sport Organization states that any attending coaches must be fully certified at least at NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Theory. (See Section V-9 of the Rules for specific Chaperone requirements.) Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes traveling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check section V-9 of the rules for specific chaperone requirements). Deadlines. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the Rules and following sections on Zone information.) Final results for all competitors must be in to the zone representative listed here and delivered to the Provincial Advisor by June 1, BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation All Equestrian athletes have the choice of staying in BC Games accommodation or staying in their own accommodation (camper, motor home) at the sport venue. An athlete may choose to reside with their horse at the sport venue (Exhibition Park). No hook-ups are available. If an athlete chooses to reside with their horse at the sport venue a parent/guardian of athletes under the age of 19 years must sign a waiver form. Forms will be sent to the selected athletes with their registration packages after June 15, Athletes choosing to reside/camp at the sport venue will be extended the same meal and local transportation privileges as any other athlete staying in BC Games accommodation. Transportation and meal times will be adjusted to allow for early morning feeding requirements where possible. Further information is available from the Provincial Advisor or the BC Games Event Manager. The Provincial Sport Organization prefers that all competitors stay in BC Games accommodation (as described above) regardless of where their residence is. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of 60

67 that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation, and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 11 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Susan Harrison Res: (250) Brownsey Avenue Bus: (250) Duncan BC BC V9L 1C2 Fax: (250) Assistant Provincial Advisor Vicki Pauze Res: (604) Fraser Hwy Fax: (604) Aldergrove BC V4W 3N5 Sport Chair Wendy Christoff Res: (604) Avenue Delta BC V4L 2P6 Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Tammy Steen Res: (250) PO Box 317 Bus: (250) Slocan BC V0G 2C0 steen@netidea.com Zone 2 June Lalonde Res: (250) Francis Street Vernon BC V1B 3A5 jbarj@telus.net Zone 3 Ginette Keglowitsch Res: (604) Street Langley BC V2Z 2Y4 ginettek@shaw.ca Zone 4 Susan Thompson Res: (604) Bayview Drive Delta BC V4M 2B6 susant@sfu.ca 61

68 Zone 5 Karen Ashby Res: (604) MacDonald Bus: (604) Vancouver BC V6N 1E9 Fax: (604) karenashby@shaw.ca Zone 6 Bob James Res: (250) Seine Road Fax: (250) Duncan BC V9L 3B2 recryder@shaw.ca Zone 7 Diane Klick Res: (250) Boundary Road Telkwa BC V0J 2X0 timothyhill@bulkley.net Zone 8 Susanne Poulsen Res: (250) Tatton Road 100 Mile House BC V0K 2E1 caribooequestrian@bcinternet.net 62

69 Equestrian Preview Younger and Moving Up Athletes for the 2004 BC Summer Games will range in age from years, which is quite different from years past when competitors of all ages were part of the BC Games. Both male and female athletes are encouraged to meet the criteria equally for inclusion on their respective zone teams. Riders will be at an intermediate skill level, which represents more than 70% of our general membership of 18,000. This level of skill, coordination and strength takes a number of years to obtain. We are showcasing three of our World Games and/or Olympic disciplines: dressage, reining and jumper. Our inclusion into the BC Summer Games is significant in the fact that Equestrian is not represented at any other provincial games or at the Canada Games. We are hoping that our inclusion in the BC Summer Games will be a role model for other provinces and will also help us gain entry into the Canada Summer Games. The BC Summer Games brings a shared common goal within the zones and their respective members. Educational seminars and clinics geared to the BC Games participants will also be open to all members hence providing an opportunity to improve the sport at all levels. All young riders are encouraged to vie for spots on their zone teams. Once declared, they must retain a logbook of their training schedule, their short-term and long-term goals, and attend workshops on sportsmanship and working together as a team. While at the BC Summer Games athletes will work with level 2 and 3 coaches, and level 1 coaches will augment this by providing one-to-one support. Background The dog may be man s best friend but it was the horse that built civilization Equestrian sport is unique in the fact that our competitors compete on an equal basis regardless of age or sex, as individuals or on a team. In addition, our athletes must work in a close partnership with another athlete, learn a new language in which to communicate, and prepare their partner for the rigors of their chosen discipline - unlike any other sport their partner is an animal. The team of rider and horse is distinctive. Historically, our sport evolved from the military with participation geared to men. Today riding is seen as entertainment, sport, and a leisure activity attracting men and males and females of all ages. The benefits of riding can be seen in the use of the horse in therapy or therapeutic riding. It is a sport that can accommodate any participant, regardless of physical fitness level giving them a full body workout without the stresses of many other sports. Riding builds confidence, exceptional coordination, endurance and balance. Zones to Watch The Island Hunter Jumper Association (Zone 6) provides a large number of qualifying competitions with excellent coaches. The dressage riders to watch will be from the Lower Mainland, Zone 3 in particular, with strong competition from Zones 4 and 5. Prince George (Zone 8) has a dedicated following of reiners so Zone 8 will also send a strong team. Qualifying Events Our qualifying events began in early May 2003 and will continue until June Our athletes are required to attend a minimum of two qualifying competitions in their zone. Winners will be determined by the combination of their two highest scores obtained at separate events. Media Contacts Vicki Pauze, Executive Director, Horse Council BC,(604) , administration@hcbc.ca Susan Harrison, Provincial Advisors, Equestrian, (250) , sharrison@gms.bc.ca 63

70 Field Hockey - Girls Age Under 14 Competitors must be at least 12 years of age and under-14 as of January 1, Venue Delair Park Eligibility Requirements See Section V-2 of the Rules. Events and Categories Tournament draw to be made by the Provincial Sport Organization. Equipment Dress Code: (In addition to Section VIII-3 of the Rules.) Players will wear knee length socks, a hockey skirt, a shirt with sleeves, collar optional (no tank tops). All players must have numbered shirts, including the Goalkeeper, who will wear her number on the front of a different coloured top. Zone Team Composition 14 athletes per zone. Individual Participation 1 team per zone. Coaches/Managers and Chaperones 2 coaches per team. At least one coach must be female. Coaching and Chaperoning The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified NCCP Level 2 (Theory, Technical and Practical). Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific chaperone requirements.) Deadlines. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the Rules and following sections on Zone information.) The Provincial Sport Organization states that all zone trials must be completed by June 7,

71 BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 12 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Officials must have Provincial status, both theory and practical, prior to the Games. Assessments may be covered during the Games. Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Jenny John Bus: (250) Young Avenue Fax: (250) Kamloops BC V2B 4M7 supahjj@shaw.ca Assistant Provincial Advisor Judy Broom Bus: (604) West Broadway Fax: (604) Vancouver BC V6H 4A9 judy@fieldhockeybc.com Sport Chair Brenda McFarlane Res: (604) Nelson Place Bus: (604) Abbotsford BC V2S 7L6 Fax: (604) headsup@allstream.net Assistant Sport Chair Sue Head Res: (604) Nelson Place Abbotsford BC V2S 7L6 headsup@allstream.net 65

72 Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Liz Stephens Res: (250) PO Box 1535 Bus: (250) Rossland BC V0G 1Y0 Fax: (250) kiwis@look.ca Zone 1 Assistant Celia Gresley Jones Res: (250) Box 517 Bus: (250) Rossland BC V0G 1Y0 Fax: (250) gresley@telus.net Zone 2 Carolyn Gillespie Res: (250) Guisachen Bus: (250) Kelowna BC V1Y 9R5 Fax: (250) cgillespie@sd23.bc.ca Zone 2 Assistant Jo Ann Perry Res: (250) Lakeside Road Bus: (250) Penticton BC V2A 8W1 Fax: (250) joannperry@hotmail.com Zone 3 Deanna Wilson Res: (604) A Street Bus: (604) Surrey BC V3W 4P3 Fax: (604) dwilson123@shaw.ca Zone 3 Assistant Barb Kroeker Res: (604) Hemlock Bus: (604) Cultus Lake BC V2R 4Y7 kroek@dowco.com Zone 4 Cindy Sacre Res: (604) Stewart Road Bus: (604) Delta BC V4E 2J5 Fax: (604) info@vinge.bc.ca Zone 4 Assistant Brenda Burroughs Res: (604) Courtney Cres Bus: (604) New Westminster BC V3L 4M1 Fax: (604) bburroughs@vsb.bc.ca Zone 5 Marg Evans Res: (604) W. 59 Avenue Fax: (604) Vancouver BC V6P 1Z6 margaret_evans@shaw.ca 66

73 Zone 5 Assistant Jane Kozniuk Res: (604) Duchess Avenue Bus: (604) North Vancouver BC V7K 3B7 Fax: (604) teamkoz@shaw.ca Zone 6 Pat Hall Res: (250) Berwick Street Fax: (250) Victoria BC V8V 1C8 taphall@telus.net Zone 6 Assistant Kara Joyce Res: (250) PO Box 71 Bus: (250) Shawnigan Lake BC V0R 1W0 Fax: (250) kmjoyce@shaw.ca Zone 7 & 8 Contact Provincial Sport Organization Advisor 67

74 Field Hockey Preview: New Ages - New Focus For the first time the BC Summer Games will feature Under 14 girls (previously Under 16). The change was made because the Under 14 age is a natural progression on the way to the Junior World Cup (BC Summer Games Under 14, Nationals Under 16, Nationals and Western Canada Summer Games Under 18, Canada Summer Games and Junior World Cup Under 21). This younger age helps Field Hockey BC identify talent earlier, enhances skill development, and encourages athletes to stay in the sport longer. The BC Summer Games allows athletes to compete against other zones in an intense multi-sport environment. Attending the BC Summer Games not only gives our athletes the multi-sport games experience (i.e. attending ceremonies, travel with other sports, eating in the cafeteria, etc.) but the tournament is also run using standard Field Hockey protocols that are used at Provincial, National, and International competition, giving athletes additional formal exposure to the rules and protocols of our sport. The BC Summer Games allows coaches to identify athletes, see them compete under pressure, and identify players for Provincial and higher level teams. Only in North America is this sport referred to as field hockey. Elsewhere in the world, including the Olympics, it is called hockey. Field Hockey goes back to ancient Greek times but was made popular in the late 1800 s when it was taken from the United Kingdom to Pakistan, India and the rest of the world. Field hockey is now played in most countries by both men and women. Zones to Watch: Zones 5 and 6 are always strong because of year-round play, skill development on artificial surfaces and more people playing the sport. Zones 2 and 4 are also very competitive. Though the talent is there, Zone 1 is often held back by the lack of strong competitions to augment training. Zone 3 won the silver medal at the 2002 BC Summer Games and is rapidly improving. Qualifying Events Squads are selected by each zone through trials or qualification events. Practices and trials will be held in April and May 2004 with the final teams named in June. BC Games Alumna Seven of 18 players on the 2001 BC Under 18 A team, nine of 20 players on the 2001 BC Under 18 B team, and seven of 12 players from BC on the 2001 Junior World Cup team, were BC Games alumni. Media Contact Judy Broom, Executive Director, Field Hockey BC, (604)

75 Golf Male & Female Age years as of July 15, Venue Ledgeview Golf Course Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) Players must have an official handicap factor of 6 12 and be members in good standing of the BC Golf Association or the BC Ladies Golf Association. The BCGA may assess an organizational fee in addition to the BC Games registration. This organizational fee is paid directly to BCGA. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Golf. Events Boys Girls Mixed Team (4 players of either gender from one zone) Zone Team Composition Maximum of 8 competitors per zone. Coaches/Managers and Chaperones Two coaches or, one coach and one manager per zone. Coaching and Chaperoning The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be CPGA Level 2 certified and have NCCP Level 1 and 2 Theory. Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific chaperone requirements.) Medals Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in each event. Deadlines. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the Rules and following sections on Zone information.) The Provincial Sport Organization states that all zone trials must be completed by June 1,

76 BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 7 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Jack Croucher Res: (604) Winston Street Bus: (604) Burnaby BC V5A 2G9 Fax: (604) jack@bcga.org Assistant Provincial Advisor Dale Jackson Res: (604) Valewood Trail Bus: (250) Victoria BC V8X 5G7 Fax: (250) djackson@bcga.org Sport Chair Scott Vannatter Res: (604) Nico Wynd Drive Surrey BC V4P 1J3 eandsvan@shaw.ca Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Emily Beauchamp Res: (250) Nasookin Heights Road Bus: (250) Nelson BC V1L 6J6 Fax: (250) nelsonauntiem@yahoo.ca 70

77 Zone 1 Assistant Bob Langin Res: (250) A Street South Bus: (250) Cranbrook BC V1C 5W8 boblangin@telus.net Zone 2 Allan Gow Res: (250) Avenue SE Bus: (250) Salmon Arm BC V1E 1K6 allangow@telus.net Zone 2 Assistant Bob Ladouceur Res: (250) Box 835 Bus: (250) Salmon Arm BC V1E 4N9 Fax: (250) bladouce@jetstream.net Zone 3 Jack Croucher Res: (604) Kelly Drive Bus: (604) Delta BC V4K 1G6 Fax: (604) jackcroucher@telus.net Zone 4 & 5 Bruce Main Res: (604) Selkirk Street Fax: (604) Vancouver BC V6P 4H8 brucemain@shaw.ca Zone 6 Pat Irwin Res: (250) Valdon Road Ladysmith BC V9G 1Z2 p_irwin@shaw.ca Zone 7 Al Morsund Res: (250) Box 3874 Bus: (250) Smithers BC V0J 2N0 amorsund@sd54.bc.ca Zone 8 Sandy Johnson Res: (250) Cedarwood Court Bus: (250) Dawson Creek BC V1G 4L8 Fax: (250) sjohnson@agricoreunited.com Zone 8 Assistant Brian McNaughton Res: (250) RR#2, Site 5, Comp 5 Bus: (250) Williams Lake BC V2G 2P2 Fax: (250) lone_tree@telus.net 71

78 Golf Preview: Ready, Set, Golf New to the BC Summer Games, Golf will showcase 14 and 15 year old boys and girls with handicaps from 5 to 8. This group represents the up and comers in the sport. They are not quite at the level to compete nationally, but are young enough and have the basic skills to be able to develop to the elite level before passing the age requirement of a junior golfer, which is 18 years. Good competition is the key to developing athletes. The BC Summer Games offers an excellent opportunity for this category of player to gain experience in the other aspects of major competitions, such as the preparation needed to compete well when facing challenges such as travel and different accommodation. For some of the players it may be their first experience of playing for, and travelling with, a team and working with a coach. The BC Golf Association is the governing body of Amateur Golf in BC. A major part of our mandate is the development and promotion of junior golf. Golf is a sport for a lifetime and does not rely on exceptional body size or strength, but on hand-eye coordination and proper technique. Physical fitness is an asset as walking, approximately 4 miles over sometimes hilly terrain, is part of the game. Golf also teaches many important life-skills such as honesty, honor, self-discipline, and integrity. Abbotsford and the surrounding area, is a hotbed for junior golf. It is the home of James Lepp, 2002 BC Junior Champion, BC Amateur Champion, and Canadian Junior Champion. The local junior competitions conducted by the BCGA have exceptionally strong fields, with many sub-par rounds shot. The BCGA has developed the first Rules Officials Certification Training Program in North America. The BC Summer Games will provide an excellent opportunity for those enrolled in the program to gain valuable field experience. As well, the BCGA is developing a Coaching Program. Under the guidance of Provincial Coach, Sean Richardson, a network of coaches will be available to players throughout the province. Many of these coaches will be attending the 2004 BC Summer Games. Zone to Watch Abbotsford is the home of the 2002 BC and Canadian Junior Champion as well as the 2003 BC High School Champions. Needless to say this is a strong area for junior golf, and the team from the Fraser Valley (Zone 3) will be one of the favourites. Zones 2, 4 and 6 will also prove to be strong. Qualifying Events Qualifying events will be held in each zone in the spring of An 18 hole stroke play tournament will be used to select each zone team. Athletes will register through their BCGA Zone Junior Committee. Junior golfers will be notified through posters and newsletters to the golf clubs in their zone. Media Contact Jack Croucher, Provincial Advisor, (604) , cell (604) , jack@bcga.org 72

79 Lacrosse Age Midget players born in 1988 or Venue MSA Arena / Abbotsford Recreation Centre Arena Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) Players must be comprised of members of registered team(s) within the applicable zone. Competitors must be members in good standing with the BC Lacrosse Association. Events and Categories Tournament draw to be determined by the BC Lacrosse Summer Games Committee. Zone Team Composition 19 competitors per zone, 2 of whom are goaltenders. Competitors will be selected on a try-out basis. All competitors within the zone, who meet all applicable regulations, will be notified of these try-outs. Coaches/Managers and Chaperones 1 coach and 2 assistant coaches/managers per zone. Individual Participation One team per zone. Coaching and Chaperoning The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified at NCCP Level 2 or equivalent CBET level. Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific chaperone requirements.) Deadlines: Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the Rules and following sections on zone information.) All zone registration forms must be submitted to the BC Lacrosse Association office, with payment, by June 7,

80 BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 14 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Greg Toll Res: (604) A Street Bus: (604) Maple Ridge BC V2X 9S9 Fax: (604) tollhouse@telus.net Sport Chair Mike Peters Res: (604) O Avenue Cell: (604) Abbotsford BC V4X 2J3 rmpeters@shaw.ca Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Darren Sutton Res: (250) th Street South Cranbrook BC V1C 4W9 darrenlsutton@shaw.ca Zone 2 Dan Wray Res: (250) Brighton Kelowna BC V1X 5K6 danwray@telus.net 74

81 Zone 3 Dave Henney Res: (604) Knappen Street Bus: (604) Port Coquitlam BC V3C 4S9 Fax: (604) bcla_zone3@telus.net Zone 4 Jennifer Johnson Res: (604) Box Major Street Fax: ( Ft. Langley BC V1M 2S3 jjj@bc-alter.net Zone 5 Gary Seltz Res: (604) A Avenue Bus: (604) Delta BC V4M 1X3 Fax: (604) seltzg@aol.com Zone 6 Gail Loucks Res: (250) Meadow Vale Drive Victoria BC V9B 6J2 gail_loucks@shaw.ca Zone 7 Derrick Reeves Res: (250) Box 156 Bus: (250) New Ayansh BC V0J 1A0 Fax: (250) nisgalacrosse@mail.com Zone 8 Johanna Jenkins Res: (250) Roughton Road Fax: (250) Prince George BC V2M 7C6 jenkins@mag-net.com 75

82 Lacrosse Preview: BC s Top Midget Athletes, Heading for the U19 Provincial Field Lacrosse Team Box Lacrosse features the best Midget players (age 15 & 16) in all-star teams from each zone. And these players are going places. An indication of the level of play is 54% of the 2003 U-19 provincial field lacrosse teams members are BC Summer Games alumnae. Most of these athletes also played for their club teams in the 2003 Pepsi BCLA Provincial Championships held July Teams to Watch For the first time in history, the BCLA had teams competing from seven of eight zones with new participant Zone 1 in the 2002 BC Summer Games. Development of lacrosse across BC is paying off, as we anticipate having Zone 7 join us for the 2004 BC Summer Games. Teams to watch include 2002 Summer Games champions, Zone 3 as well as Zones 4 and 6. Alumni In addition to the 28 alumnae from the 2003 provincial field lacrosse teams, eight BC Summer Games alumnae are athletes or have competed in the professional lacrosse loop National Lacrosse League (NLL). They are: Matthew King (Calgary Roughnecks - Victoria), Nick Schroeder (Philadelphia Wings - Surrey), Ryan O Connor (Vancouver Ravens - New Westminster), Curtis Hodgson (Vancouver Ravens - Burnaby), Luke Ansley (Vancouver Ravens - New Westminster), Sam Cook (Ottawa Rebel - Coquitlam), Kevin Hanson (Vancouver Ravens - Burnaby), and Lewis Ratcliff (Calgary Roughnecks - Victoria). Background Box lacrosse is the summer form of the sport played in BC. Field lacrosse is played in the fall and spring. Women s Field Lacrosse is played in the spring, and Inter-lacrosse, our development sport, is played year-round. Lacrosse is Canada s National Summer Sport. Field lacrosse is the NCAA game, and provides a great opportunity for Canadians to attend university on an athletic scholarship. The NCAA is an important recruiting source for national teams and the professional National Lacrosse League. The two forms of the sport are closely intermingled. The Western Lacrosse Association and the BC Junior Lacrosse League are the two highest levels of box lacrosse in BC. Their National Championships are the Mann Cup and the Minto Cup (respectively). The National Lacrosse League is the professional indoor game. The amateur provincial teams are the outdoor field version. Both box and field lacrosse teams compete as national teams at international competitions. Most of the national men s field team members are also box lacrosse players. Lacrosse players start to play as early as 5 years of age and play through the BC Lacrosse Association s provincial championships at Pee Wee (11-12), Bantam (13-14), and Midget (15-16) levels before attending BC Summer Games. More than 15,000 registered athletes currently play lacrosse in BC. Media Contact: Jeff Gombar, Marketing Director, BC Lacrosse Association, (604) , jeff@bclacrosse.com 76

83 Modern Pentathlon Age years as of July 15, Venue Centennial Park/Centennial Pool/Bateman Secondary Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) All competitors must be members of the BC Modern Pentathlon Association. Events and Categories Swimming Women: 200m Freestyle, seeded as per CASA Rules Men: 200m Freestyle, seeded as per CASA Rules Shooting Targets: UIT 10 m air pistol targets Warm-up: Ten rounds, 10 minutes maximum Competition: 10 targets at 2 rounds per target, 20 minutes total time Running Women: 2000 metres (may be mass start or handicap start, depending on time available). Men: 2000 metres (may be mass start or handicap start, depending on time available). Medals Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be given to the highest aggregate point winners. Zone Team Composition Maximum of 4 competitors per zone (2 males and 2 females) Wildcards In addition to the allocation per zone, 10 wildcard spots will be available to a maximum of 42 competitors for the sport. Wildcard sports to be determined and allocated by the Provincial Advisor. 77

84 Coaches/Managers and Chaperones 1 coach and 1 assistant coach/manager (one male and one female) per zone. Individual Participation Athletes must compete in all three events. Coaching and Chaperoning The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified at NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Theory. Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific chaperone requirements.) Deadlines. Zone Selections: (Check Section V-11(a) of the Rules and following sections on Zone information.) The Provincial Sport Organization states that all team selections must be made by May 30, Zone representatives must name all potential athletes, substitutes, coaches, and managers to the Provincial Advisor by May 30, BC Games Entry Deadline Registration Forms must be received by the BC Games Society no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 14, (Check procedure in Section V-11(b) of the Rules.) Accommodation Any participant under the age of 19 who resides outside of Abbotsford School District #34 must stay in BC Games accommodation. The exception to this is any participant with a disability under 19 years may choose to reside outside BC Games accommodation. See Section V6(c) of the rules for details. Coaches, managers, and chaperones are expected to reside in BC Games accommodation with their athletes. Officials 19 and older may reside in BC Games accommodation or choose to book local accommodation. If officials choose outside accommodation, they are responsible for any associated costs of that accommodation; however, they will still be provided with BC Games transportation and meals. Officials Transportation, accommodation and meals, as arranged by the Host Community, will be provided for 6 officials. (Check Section V-11(c) of the Rules.) 78

85 Contacts Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Gilbert Soellner Res: (250) John Road Fax: (250) Sidney BC V8L 5S8 Assistant Provincial Advisor Ian Soellner Res: (604) Larch Avenue Chilliwack BC V2P 1E6 Sport Chair Rimon Gendi Res: (604) South Fraser Way Abbotsford BC V2T 4W1 Zone Sport Representatives Zone 1 Contact Provincial Sport Organization Advisor Zone 2 Tyler Rogers Res: (250) Juniper Drive Vernon BC V1B 2E5 azktr@hotmail.com Zone 3 Elaine Landsiedel Res: (604) Sun Ridge Place Fax: (604) Abbotsford BC V3G 1E5 trevorl@uniserve.com Zone 4 Ian Soellner Res: (604) Pacific Blvd Bus: (604) Vancouver BC V6B 4Y8 Fax: (604) isoellner@pacificsport.com Zone 5 Steven Bates Res: (604) Strathmore Mews Vancouver BC V6Z 3A9 sbates@canada.com Zone 6 Brian Gray Res: (250) Macaulay Street Victoria BC V9A 5Y4 newbgray@hotmail.com 79

86 Zone 7 Iris Unger Res: (250) RR#1, Site 1A, Comp 19 Burns Lake BC V0J 1E0 Zone 8 Gilbert Soellner Res: (250) John Road Fax: (250) Sidney BC V8L 5S8 soellner@shaw.ca 80

87 Modern Pentathlon Preview: From Junior Achievement Program to Junior Nationals The BC Games is one of the two top youth events for British Columbia s Modern Pentathlon development program along with the provincial championships held in April of each year. BC s best year old Modern Pentathletes, minus those who have attended nationals in prior years, will compete in the Abbotsford 2004 BC Summer Games as part of their preparation for the junior national championships to be held in Ontario in late August. Modern Pentathlon in the BC Summer Games is a three-event competition: shooting, swimming and running, using the criteria from the Junior Achievement Award Program (JAAP) that prepares athletes for the BC Games level of competition. Athletes who perform well in the winter-long JAAP receive financial assistance for training expenses in riding, fencing, shooting and swimming, all contested in the junior national championships. Riding consists of equestrian show jumping. The epee format is used in Fencing. Athletes to watch Athletes from the Kootenays (Zone 1), Thompson-Okanagan (Zone 2), Fraser Valley (Zone 3), Vancouver Squamish (Zone 5), and Vancouver Island Central Coast (Zone 6), have all done well in the past, and are expected to do well in Cariboo North East (Zone 8) are expected to field their first ever BC Games team, and are the dark horse. BC Games Alumni Ian Soellner (Sidney) 1992 Olympics and World Championships; Laurie Shong, (Vancouver), 1992, Olympics Fencing, 2000 Olympics; Kim Eagles, (Maple Ridge) Sport Pistol Shooting,1998 Commonwealth Games, 2000 Olympics; Natasha Lineham (Metchosin), 1999 Pan American Games Background Modern Pentathlon is one of the oldest sports in the Modern Olympic Games. The founder of the Games, Baron Pierre de Coubertin introduced Modern Pentathlon in the 1912 Stockholm Games. The sport was to highlight the all round sports person competent in sports from five different sport federations. Since that time there has been many changes to the sport. The duration has been shortened from a four-day competition to a one-day event for each of the male and female events. The shooting phase now has been changed from.22 sport-pistol to.177 air-pistol competitions. The Canadian Modern Pentathlon Association worked very hard and successfully to include a women s competition for the first time in the 1999 Pan American Games. This success, it is felt, may have contributed to the introduction of a women s competition for the first time at the 2000 Olympics. Media Contact: Gilbert Soellner, (250) , soellner@telus.net 81

88 Rhythmic Gymnastics Age years as of December 31, 2004 Venue Yale Secondary Eligibility Requirements (In addition to Section V-2 of the Rules.) All participants must be registered members of the BC Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Association. Competitors must be Provincial or National stream level athletes. Athletes may only attend one BC Games to compete in Rhythmic Gymnastics. Events & Categories Individual (3 routines): Group: Free Rope Rolling Apparatus 2-3 (2 performances) 4-5 (2 performances) Zone Team Composition Maximum of 6 athletes per zone made up of up to three groups of 2-5 athletes or one group of 4-5 athletes and a maximum of 3 athletes to compete in individual competition. Each athlete may participate in a maximum of two events. Coaches/Managers and Chaperones 2 coaches per zone. Coaching and Chaperoning The Provincial Sport Organization states that all coaches must be fully certified NCCP Level 1 and have Level 2 Theory. Please note that the role of coaches and managers at the BC Games includes travelling to and from the Host Community with your team/zone and residing with your team/zone in Games accommodation in a supervisory capacity. (Check Section V-9 of the Rules for specific chaperone requirements.) 82